Starting Y

• Mitch Gray is an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. His focus in all activities is on hiring the best people. He published the book 'How to Hire and Keep Great People' and is for more than 7 years now a leadership and development guide, helping companies to hire great people and keep them
• His book 'How to Hire and Keep Great People' buy it here (AL) https://amzn.to/3vifR1M
• Host of The Mitch Gray Show https://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/

The Host:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout, consultant, and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting but spends most of his time helping international investors and corporations to find, cooperate with and invest in startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

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• Mitch Gray is an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. His focus in all activities is on hiring the best people. He published the book 'How to Hire and Keep Great People' and is for more than 7 years now a leadership and development guide, helping companies to hire great people and keep them
• His book 'How to Hire and Keep Great People' buy it here (AL) https://amzn.to/3vifR1M
• Host of The Mitch Gray Show https://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm/

The Host:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout, consultant, and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting but spends most of his time helping international investors and corporations to find, cooperate with and invest in startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

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• Lizia Santos (https://www.linkedin.com/in/liziasantos/) lives in Miami. She is the mother of three very active boys and the founder of Citycatt (https://www.citycatt.com/). Being a founder of Citycatt, she works with a global base of local scouts spread across all time zones. She tells us about her rules and experiences as a mother and multi-time-zone entrepreneur.

The Host:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout, consultant and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting but spends most of his time helping international investors and corporations to find, cooperate and invest in startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

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• Peter Hart (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hart-94373435/) is in his early 30s, but already running 12 businesses, most well know likely his brand Dr. Severin (https://drseverin.com/) or Pythia.ai (https://www.pythia-ai.de/). 

The Host:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout, consultant, and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a      background of more than 12 years of management consulting, but spends most      of his time to help international investors and corporations to find,      cooperate and invest in startups in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He      hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn      “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

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• Darlington Onyeagoro (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlington-onyeagoro-64046634/) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aladdin (https://www.aladdin.ng/), a digital bank operating in Nigeria. They have aspirations to connect all African countries into one ecosystem run by either Aladdin directly or jointly with local partners. At the time of the recording, they are running a crowdfunding campaign (https://wefunder.com/aladdin). 

The Host:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout, and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a      background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an      English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn      “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

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• Luka Ivicevic (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luka-ivicevic/), is a serial entrepreneur, who already sold sneakers in his early teens. He was a contributor to the NY      Observer and co-founder of one of Germany’s most successful neobanks, Berlin-based Penta, he exited with his co-founders to FinLeap.

"If you don’t have competition, that is a red flag."
Luka Ivicevic, Co-Founder/CEO at Index Health

The Host:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

"Before starting Index, I was guilty of not having any rules"
Luka Ivicevic, Co-Founder/CEO at Index Health

Affiliate Links:

The Lean Startup https://amzn.to/3oY3iGS

Trust Me I'm Lying https://amzn.to/3sfpFJM

The Hard Thing About Hard Things https://amzn.to/3DYWYD1

Marcus Aurelius Meditations (Roman emperor from 161 AD to 180 AD): https://amzn.to/3p2irHi

Further “Listenings” and Readings

Investor Brad Feld on How Nietzsche Empowers the Entrepreneur on the Podcast The Daily Stoic https://dailystoic.com/brad-feld/

Gibbs Rules https://ncis.fandom.com/wiki/Gibbs%27s_Rules

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• Michelle, a radio, and podcast      host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been      working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain.      Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and      startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also      available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about      Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/
• Jörn is a podcaster, startup      scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a      background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on      financial services and capital markets. He hosts an English startup      podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn      “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

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Further Readings 😊

· Joern’s foodstagram page: https://www.instagram.com/abakup/

· Feuerzangenbowle (Brandy Punch): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feuerzangenbowle

· You can sign up here for Joern’s new project: https://startupraven.com/

• Alex Melzer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/almelzer/),      the founder and CEO of Zolar (https://www.zolar.de/). Zolar helps homeowners to get solar cells on the roof of their house, by helping them to plan and work with a network of installation partners. They also enable homeowners to rent solar cells for their houses with Zolar Wow.

The Host of this Episode:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a      background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

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• Joshua Fairbairn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuafairbairn/), the CEO of MorphoMFG (https://www.morphomfg.com/), helps to produce goods in China, of international quality. The idea was born out of Joshua's first failed crowdfunding campaign, where the goods he had produced did not match his requirements. He refunded the proceeds, but got a great business idea.

Your Voucher for MorphoMFG

• The voucher code is "MMFG & Startup-Y 21"

The Host:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

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• Jay Moore (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdmoore/) is a very experienced manager and serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience. His current position is the Chief Collaboration officer of Prasaga (https://www.prasaga.com/).

The Host:

• Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

You can suggest questions here, use #startingy

Twitter Michelle: https://twitter.com/salutemichelle

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· Michelle, a radio, and podcast host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain. Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/

· Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

· Hint: Here is his “Cook Instagram Account” https://www.instagram.com/abakup/

Formula Creative is a creative agency based in Los Angeles. Find out more: https://www.form-u.la/

As an entrepreneur you need to think ahead. Keep in mind privacy laws and data protection.

Don’t forget physical and cybersecurity!

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Twitter Michelle: https://twitter.com/salutemichelle

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· Michelle, a radio, and podcast host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain. Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/

· Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

· Hint: Here is his “Cook Instagram Account” https://www.instagram.com/abakup/

The Dope Sea is a non-profit that promotes ocean awareness through art and NFTs. Learn more on The Dope Sea's website: https://www.thedopesea.com

The CyberMermaids 1000 Generative Art Collection - 20% of first sales go to Sea Shepard:
https://opensea.io/collection/cybermermaid

As an entrepreneur you need to think ahead. Keep in mind privacy laws and data protection.

Don’t forget physical and cybersecurity!

You can suggest questions here, use #startingy

Twitter Michelle: https://twitter.com/salutemichelle

Twitter Jörn: https://twitter.com/JoeMenninger

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· Michelle, a radio, and podcast host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain. Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/

· Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

· Hint: Here is his “Cook Instagram Account” https://www.instagram.com/abakup/

“I am not sure if the remote work will have a lasting impact on the real estate values in the Silicon Valley” Michelle Tsing, Starting Y

• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/30/technology/google-back-to-office-workers.html
• https://www.reuters.com/world/the-great-reboot/pay-cut-google-employees-who-work-home-could-lose-money-2021-08-10/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2021/03/19/the-7-best-cities-for-remote-workers-in-2021/
• https://www.farandwide.com/s/best-cities-remote-work-13fba8d051394373

As an entrepreneur you need to think ahead. Keep in mind privacy laws and data protection.

Don’t forget physical and cybersecurity!

You can suggest questions here, use #startingy

Twitter Michelle: https://twitter.com/salutemichelle

Twitter Jörn: https://twitter.com/JoeMenninger

Or sent us a message via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/starting-y

· Michelle, a radio, and podcast host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain. Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/

· Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

· Hint: Here is his “Cook Instagram Account” https://www.instagram.com/abakup/

In this podcast episode we are talking about ebay auctions, countdowns, questions and our schedule for the remainder of 2021.

“Ebay is stil fancy” Michelle Tsing

Further Readings

Nikolai Kontradiev: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolai_Kondratiev

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· Michelle, a radio, and podcast host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain. Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/

· Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

Hint: Here is his “Cook Instagram Account” https://www.instagram.com/abakup/

What we talk about during the Recording:

Fiverr Gig Mobster https://de.fiverr.com/jpwrightvoice/record-a-boston-irish-gangster-voice-over

Bada Bing! The headquarter of fictional mobster boss Tony Soprano https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bada_Bing!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sopranos

Michelle and Joe’s summer reading list recommendations (yes, including audio books) (Affiliated Links)

IQ84 https://amzn.to/3gEo4ap

Kafka on the Shore https://amzn.to/35AkN5y

The decline and the fall of the Roman Empire https://amzn.to/2SCWtx8

The Millionaire Next Door https://amzn.to/3zzfD7v

Complete Family Wealth https://amzn.to/3gEBsek

Expeditionary Force (First Book Columbus Day) https://amzn.to/3vE2wPa

The Expanse (Book 1 Leviathan Awakes) https://amzn.to/35AbL8E

Invent and Wander https://amzn.to/2SMUXZ4

Platform Strategy https://amzn.to/3wCX14Q

The Return of Marco Polo https://amzn.to/35Afe72

How Innovation Works https://amzn.to/2Ufr3xc

Here is the Klingon language institute: https://www.kli.org/

“juppu' suqawHa'” Enjoy your summer (in Klingon)

· Michelle, a radio, and podcast host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain. Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/

· Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://linktr.ee/startupradio) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/

· Hint: Here is his “Cook Instagram Account” https://www.instagram.com/abakup/

In this interview you will learn about what both hosts are missing right now and what we should all look forward to, after corona.

In this interview you will learn how tech entrepreneurs turn off their phones, how to be an NFT artist during corona and how a book from Virginia arrived 4 months late in Germany via Cayman Islands.

Here is the Feldberg Jörn refers to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gro%C3%9Fer_Feldberg

Felix Mendelson Bartholdy days (music festival): https://www.bad-soden.de/zum-entdecken-erleben/musik/mendelssohn-tage/

Michelle, a radio, and podcast host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain. Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/

Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://startuprad.io/) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/Hint: Here is his “Cook Instagram Account”

“We can help the world by using technology” Michelle Tsing, Co-Host Starting Y

Michelle, a radio, and podcast host based in Silicon Valley. She is a lawyer by training and has been working in and with many startups, especially fintech and blockchain. Currently she is working for several non-profit organizations and startups. Michelle is the host of the Stanford Radio Show “Laptop Radio (Wednesdays 2-4 PM)”, which is also available as a podcast (https://linktr.ee/laptopradio). You can learn more about Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laptopradio/

Jörn is a podcaster, startup scout and entrepreneur, who is based in Frankfurt, Germany. He has a background of more than 12 years of management consulting, with a focus on financial services and capital markets, mainly in Europe. He hosts an English startup podcast, covering the German startup scene (https://startuprad.io/) You can learn more about Jörn “Joe” here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joernmenninger/
Hint: Here is his “Cook Instagram Account”

“We can help the world by using technology”
Michelle Tsing, Co-Host Starting Y