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Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondBuilding Virtual Reality Content Faster and Easier Than Ever | David Lähner | Episode #9In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, I speak with David Lähner, founder & CEO of Mindport — the company behind VR Builder, a no-code toolkit that makes building VR content faster and easier.David shares his vision for VR’s potential beyond gaming, from medicine to enterprise training. But this conversation also explores how management can be different — including salary transparency, remote-first culture, and giving employees voting rights inside a startup.We cover:The untapped potential of VR in medicine, training & enterpriseThe case of VR helping...
2025-09-121h 07
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondHelping Travelers Explore At Their Own Pace | Melanie Hagen | Episode #8Helping Travelers Explore At Their Own Pace | Melanie Hagen | Episode #8In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, I speak with Melanie Hagen, co-founder of Roadstory Audio — a GPS-based audio guide designed to give travelers freedom to explore without endless research or rigid group tours.Melanie shares her journey from a 16-year career at SAP into startup life, and how a single road trip inspired her to bring hands-free travel storytelling to Europe. We discuss the courage it takes to say “do it now or never,” the early validation that proved Roadstory could work...
2025-08-251h 08
2025-08-1600 min
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondWhy Buy When You Can Rent? | Vincent Schulz | Episode #7Why Buy When You Can Rent?In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, I speak with Vincent Schulz, co-founder of Miezekater — a peer-to-peer rental platform helping people rent and lend everyday items locally, from camping gear to power tools, without always having to buy them.Vincent shares his journey from a creative, tech-savvy teenager teaching himself animation and game development, to launching a startup in under four months while still at university. We explore how he and his co-founder Simon are testing their platform in Aachen before scaling, why they split equity 50/50, and how AI...
2025-08-1550 min
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondDigitalizing Career Fairs With Vision and Purpose | Christian Weber | Episode #6Digitalizing Career Fairs With Vision and Purpose | Christian Weber | Episode #6In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we talk to visionary entrepreneur Chris Weber, co-founder and CTO of FairUp — a startup transforming the outdated world of career fairs and job fairs with a purpose driven approach.Chris shares his personal journey from corporate IT to building a startup focused on people, impact, and growth. We explore how his entrepreneur mindset helped him leave behind stability and pursue something that could create real value for job seekers, event organizers, and companies.This conversation di...
2025-04-031h 07
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondSimplifying Your Move to Germany | Jenna Davis | Episode #5In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Jenna Davis, founder of Life in Germany and Life in Düsseldorf, to explore how she turned her personal expat struggles into thriving online communities that help thousands navigate life in Germany. Jenna has built a step-by-step relocation program, a massive social media following, and is now expanding her impact with a series of children's books designed to help expat families integrate smoothly.We discuss: ✅ Jenna’s background growing up in Canada and how she ended up in Germany ✅ The experience of adapting to a new...
2025-03-201h 10
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondBuilding a Hardware Startup to Accelerate the Circular Economy | Johann Oevermann | Episode #4Building a Hardware Startup to Accelerate the Circular EconomyIn this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Johann Oevermann, co-founder of CircleCube, to explore how hardware innovation is powering the circular economy. CircleCube is on a mission to make reusable packaging as convenient as disposables with smart reverse vending machines.We discuss:✅ The challenges and rewards of launching a hardware startup✅ How automation and smart tech drive sustainability✅ The role of convenience in mak...
2025-03-061h 01
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondHow AI Helps Businesses Close More Deals | Arne Wolfewicz | Episode #3How AI Helps Businesses Close More Deals – featuring Arne Wolfewicz, co-founder of Narratic AI, on the Mind Echo Podcast 🎙️Sales teams generate tons of sales data, but much of it is never used effectively. Between CRMs, emails, sales calls, and customer interactions, there’s a goldmine of insights that often gets lost in the noise. In this episode, we explore how AI helps sales teams turn data into smarter decisions, more deals, and faster sales cycles.🚀 In this epis...
2025-02-221h 06
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondFrom Corporate Life To Running A Plant-Based Restaurant | Gunnar Lüttgau | Episode #2In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Gunnar Lüttgau, co-founder of Hulala, a 100% plant-based restaurant in Düsseldorf. Gunnar shares his fascinating journey from a corporate finance career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and PPG to leading a startup redefining plant-based dining in Germany.Learn about the inspirations behind Hulala, how Gunnar and his team built the restaurant from the ground up, and their vision to combine technology, sustainability, and exceptional customer experiences. Gunnar also reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, managing people, and the lessons he's learned along the way.Whether yo...
2025-01-1950 min
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and BeyondCombining Purpose with Profit | Fabian Barthel | Episode #1Episode #1: Combining Purpose and Profit in Business | Fabian BarthelIn this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Fabian Barthel, one of the co-founders and managing directors of Vytal, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions. Fabian shares his inspiring journey from consulting to building a business that combines sustainability with profitability.Learn how Vytal is scaling its innovative tech platform to new markets, including their upcoming expansion plans, and how they are navigating the challenges of global growth while maintaining their commitment to impact.
2024-12-2257 min