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Executive Summary In this in-depth episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger chats with Domenico Cipolla, CEO of Xentral, about his professional journey and the evolution of Xentral. Cipolla discusses his unique background, the importance of execution in business, and how Xentral serves SMEs with ERP solutions. He also shares insights on leadership, mistakes as learning opportunities, and the company's growth plans, including hiring for cultural fit. They touch on Cipolla's past roles and his ambitions for Xentral, underlining his belief in data-driven decisions and setting a clear vision for success. Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Subscribe Here https://linktr.ee/startupradio Our Sponsor Startupraven The best way to find investors and cooperation partners for early-stage startups. Sign up here: https://startupraven.com/ Introduction Welcome back to Startuprad.io, where we dive deep into the dynamic world of startups and innovation. I'm your host, Jörn "Joe" Menninger, and today we're bringing you a conversation that's well worth the extra runtime - in fact, it's double our usual length. Joining us in this exclusive interview is Domenico Cipolla, the charismatic CEO of Xentral - an ERP powerhouse transforming the landscape for German SMEs. From his small-town roots near Kiel, with Italian heritage and a childhood immersed in the family's pizzeria, Domenico takes us on a journey through his football-playing days to the wisdom-laden halls of academia, where he attended prestigious institutions across Europe and North America. With a candid openness, Domenico reveals the philosophy that guides his leadership at Xentral - prioritizing learning from mistakes, promoting accountability, and nurturing a culture where execution meets data-driven strategy. We uncover the nuts and bolts of Xentral's business model, tailored for the specific needs of companies handling physical products, and witness the company's objective to improve processes and achieve customer satisfaction before eyeing international expansion. Armed with a deep-rooted belief that CEOs should not only set the vision but also foster the right environment for talent to thrive, Domenico shares anecdotes from his vast experience, spanning consulting at BCG to scaling e-commerce platforms and navigating the venture capital scene. He gives us an inside look at his role and alignment with co-CEO Bina, how Xentral got back on track after a period of hyper-growth, and the ambitious plans for team expansion. So buckle up as we explore how this leader integrates his rich background into steering Xentral towards an exciting future, how a commitment to culture and the right attitude can make all the difference in hiring, and why there's both a challenge and humor in the quest for the thousands of potential clients yet to be reached. Stay tuned for a podcast episode that's as insightful as it is rich with humor and humanity - this is Startuprad.io. All Links and Show Notes Here is our blog post: https://medium.com/startuprad-io/inside-xentral-unveiling-startup-success-with-sequoia-and-tiger-global-5fc44b944ff7 Interested in Working with us? Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Startuprad.io™ - All Rights Reserved

Interested in Working with us?Have a look here: https://www.passionfroot.me/startupradio Executive SummaryIn this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger and guest Thomas Kösters of DEEP Ecosystems explore the rise of spinoff companies, mainly from academic institutions. They discuss the significant impact of public investment in high-tech and hardware sectors, the challenges of tech transfer, and the role of entities like the EIC accelerator in supporting European spinoffs. The episode also covers the funding landscape, the "valley of death" for deep tech startups, and examples of successful spinoffs like BioNTech, underscoring the importance of building effective university knowledge transfer offices to commercialize research. Subscribe to Startuprad.io HereWe are always sharing new resources with you. Find all of our options below. We want to make sure that we provide what's best for your growing team, so please take a look at these additional ways in which we can help! https://linktr.ee/startupradio Our Sponsor StartupravenA startup's journey can be challenging, but you don't have ́to feel alone on your quest! Invest in others' success with us by joining our community of entrepreneurs who build amazing things every day—no matter how big or small their ideas may seem at first glance. https://startupraven.com/ IntroductionWelcome back to another compelling episode of Startuprad.io, the podcast dedicated to unraveling the dynamic world of startups and their ecosystems. I'm your host, Jörn "Joe" Menninger, and today we're diving deep into the universe of academic spin-offs and their increasingly pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. In this episode titled "Deep Ecosystem Spinoffs," we're thrilled to have an expert in the field, Thomas Kösters, MD at DEEP Ecosystems, to shed light on the fascinating surge of spinoff funding and the evolution of public investments towards high-tech and hardware opportunities. We'll explore why entities like NVIDIA in the U.S. and ASML in the Netherlands are spearheading growth and how centers such as the EIC accelerator are revolutionizing entrepreneurship in Europe. With startup ecosystems like "Startup Radio Factories" rising in Germany and other European nations, Thomas unpacks the mechanisms of financial support, intellectual property management, and the crucial role of tech transfer offices. We'll discuss the implications of universities owning the IP and how European cities strive for equitable funding opportunities. Join us as we delve into the stark realities of the "valley of death" for deep tech startups, the magnitude of academic spin-offs in HealthTech, and the strategies setting precedents for commercial success. We'll also touch on recent challenges that Switzerland and the UK face in Horizon funding and the strategic efforts in cities like Paris and Munich to lead in research funding. This episode covers the breadth of European innovation, from the spotlight on Cambridge as an exemplary model to the discussion of tech transfer offices like Cambridge Enterprise. And finally, a closer look at the journey from research to market, the culture clash with venture capital, and alternative pathways to traditional spin-off approaches. Links and show notes here:https://medium.com/startuprad-io/rise-of-deep-tech-and-health-tech-startups-in-europe-66d3ab4f0e61

How to Headhunt Tech TalentIf you are coming to Germany, if you do not have any prior knowledge about Frankfurt, you may end up somewhere else. Time Heathcote, Tech Headhunter   Subscribe HereFind all options to subscribe to our newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel or listen to our internet radio station here: Link https://linktr.ee/startupradio 80% of startups fail due to problems in the team. Tim Heathcote, Tech Headhunter  The FounderTim is a British expatriate (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timheathcote/) living in Frankfurt am Main. He originally came to build up a team for a former employer, planning to move further to Berlin. He is now happy with a family in Frankfurt and does not to move anymore. He is now making a living as a headhunter in the tech space, frequently working for startup companies.   Affiliate LinksLearn how to grow your business using the numbers in your profit and loss and balance sheet: https://www.learndesk.us/class/5571076509663232/growth-by-the-numbers-real-small-business-finance-for-real-small-business-owners use our promo code: AccessThe CompanyTim has vast experience working as a recruiter, building up tech teams for example at the time of publication with the startup SumUp. The name of his company Rebel Soul Recruitment (http://rebelsoulrecruitment.com/) was inspired by a book called Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life (AL https://amzn.to/32yHuFB). He is looking for rebels in the sense that they are aiming to do things differently with the goal to do things better.   Go to see a game of Eintrach Frankfurt, the flair is totally worth the experience. It is totally different from my experience in the UK. Tim Heathcote, Tech Headhunter   Affiliate LinksIs your startup in need of a bank account in Germany? Try our partner affiliate Penta http://bit.ly/3bdHX3dLooking to open a bank account to shift between crypto and fiat? Try our partner Bitwala with this affiliate link here http://bit.ly/2w01ZyeFurther Readings / Additional ResourcesWarmduscher https://www.thelocal.de/20181101/german-word-of-the-day-der-warmduscher/ Weichei https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Weichei Schattenparker https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Schattenparker The Stadion in Frankfurt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldstadion_(Frankfurt) Frankfurt’s botanical garden: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmengarten_Frankfurt Frankfurts Football Club Eintracht Frankfurt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eintracht_Frankfurt  FeedbackReach out to us, here is our audience survey, to give us feedback, suggest topics, interview partners or just to say “Hallo!” https://forms.gle/mLV6mVKwGwKuut8BA   The InterviewerThis interview was conducted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, startup scout, founder, and host of Startuprad.io. Reach out to him: LinkedIn Twitter Email   Follow usInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Newsletter: https://startupradio.substack.com/subscribe   Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Folge direkt herunterladen

The FounderWe talk to Fabian Beringer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabianberinger/, https://www.crunchbase.com/person/fabian-beringer), the CEO and Co-Founder of Munich-based e-bot7. Fabian is an early thought leader in chatbots, ai and NLP, he is also writing for the tech blog VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/author/fabian-beringer-e-bot7/ Fabian is not only the founder of a successful company and a Forbes 30 under 30 (https://www.forbes.com/profile/e-bot7/?list=30under30-europe-technology&sh=6f7fb7391530) , he is also the co-founder of a tech blog called Chatbot News Daily (www.chatbotnewsdaily.com) and he is also a DJ, having worked with the likes of DJ Tiesto. You can find some of his music here: https://www.beatport.com/artist/jensby/164401 Next to all this Fabian and e-bot7 have been founding members of the KI Bundesverband, the German Association for Artificial Intelligence, Germany’s largest AI network: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ki-verband/, https://ki-verband.de/   Affiliate LinksLearn how to grow your business using the numbers in your profit and loss and balance sheet: https://www.learndesk.us/class/5571076509663232/growth-by-the-numbers-real-small-business-finance-for-real-small-business-owners use our promo code: Access  From the start, we centered our product development on customer feedback. Fabian Beringer, CEO and Co-Founder e-bot7   The Startupe-bot7 (https://e-bot7.com/, https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/e-bot7) integrates Artificial Intelligence to increase the efficiency of Customer Service. Through its pre-trained machine learning algorithms, the system can automate answers and processes and suggest the best answers to agents. This reduces average handling times, increases sales, and saves up to 80% of costs. Amongst their customers are the small German Tech companies like Loovo, joyn, but also well-known international brands like Audi, Miele, Telefonica, and the University of Northampton. If you want to have a successful company, you have to build it around a mission. Fabian Beringer, CEO and Co-Founder e-bot7 https://www.startuprad.io/blog/conversational-ai-for-customer-service-with-e-bot7/ Folge direkt herunterladen

homefully offers co-living (furnished apartments) in many cities across Germany and Switzerland. The company has 50% of ex-pat tenants. Now they are looking to expand in Europe ...

In this interview, we are talking about best practices on how to keep your cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets safe as a private investor.

Construction sides are usually littered with large and bulky paper-based construction plans. It is also a hassle to keep all people up to date with recent changes, especially on larger constructions. Munich-based startup Capmo wants to change that.

Television.ai helps with ai to generate automatic trailers or short spots for tv programs, independent productions, and much more

In this interview, we talk to Christian, a subject matter expert for tokens. He explains what are non fungible tokens and their use

In this media exchange, we talk to Frank, who has been a dot-com CEO and he shares his experience during this crazy time, e.g. how he IPOed out of desperation.

Joe gets together with a podcaster, a blogger, and an entrepreneur to discuss the developments of 2020 and 2021 for the greater Rhine-Main and Frankfurt area.

Today we are wrapping up March 2021 for you. We talk about Austria’s first unicorn Bitpanda, a Samwer attempt at a German Tesla, SPACs, indoor farming, open positions at N26, and much more.

We are nothing like Greensill says Frankfurt-based TraxpaySupply chain financing became a bit shady with Greensill, but it is totally not. It supports the whole economy. Markus Rupprecht, CEO Traxpay The FounderIn this interview, we talk to Markus Rupprecht, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusrupprecht/, https://www.crunchbase.com/person/markus-rupprecht) CEO of Frankfurt-based supply chain financing fintech Traxpay. Markus has vast experience, even before his time at Traxpay, for example, he has been with Deutsche Bank, Software AG, or Hitachi Consulting. This is kind of a follow-up because one of the first interviews of Startuprad.io was with Markus’s Co-CEO (at the time) and one of their investors, published in October 2014 here on Startuprad.io.   You have on the supplier and buyer side ERP systems, but in payments, many of the information is lost. Markus Rupprecht, CEO Traxpay   https://www.startuprad.io/blog/we-are-nothing-like-greensill-says-frankfurt-based-traxpay/ Folge direkt herunterladen

Flash UpdateHey guys, we are posting this short podcast just to keep you up to date on what Startuprad.io is doing. You may know that we have special interest podcast (link to subscribe below) like Fintech, Deep Tech, Blockchain and for our Startup News? We are also a YouTube Blog (link below). We also launched with our friends from Starting Y, Laptop Radio, Radio Free Enterprise and the IBGR Network the worlds first internet radio station dedicated to startups and tech companies on February 18th 2021. We are currently still in beta, but our Alexa Skill should be ready soon, as well as our listing on several radio directories.   Subscribe Here Find all options to subscribe to our newsletter, podcast, YouTube channel or listen to our internet radio station here: Link https://linktr.ee/startupradio   Affiliate Links ·         Is your startup in need of a bank account in Germany? Try our partner affiliate Penta http://bit.ly/3bdHX3d ·         Looking to open a bank account to shift between crypto and fiat? Try our partner Bitwala with this affiliate link here http://bit.ly/2w01Zye    Feedback  Reach out to us, here is our audience survey, to give us feedback, suggest topics, interview partners or just to say “Hallo!” https://forms.gle/mLV6mVKwGwKuut8BA   The InterviewerThis interview was conducted by Jörn “Joe” Menninger, startup scout, founder and host of Startuprad.io. Reach out to him: LinkedIn Twitter Email   Follow usInstagram https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/4837115/ Twitter https://twitter.com/startuprad_io Newsletter: https://startupradio.substack.com/subscribe   Keep Up to DateHere is our publication calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MDEyaTI3YWs1MjVxaTNzbWdqbDh2OXRiaW9AZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Folge direkt herunterladen

In this interview, we are talking to Nikolaus D. Bayer, the recipient of the Business Angel of the Year Award. The award is granted by the German Business Angel Association "Business Angel Netzwerk Deutschland" also known as BAND. He founded a company focusing on fraud in payments, called IRIS Analytics, which was bought by IBN end of 2015. He uses these proceeds to invest as a business angel. For his investments, he uses the BeAI GmbH.