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Deep Tech Germany: AI, Robotics & Frontier Innovation by Startuprad.io™

Hosted by Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Startup & VC Podcast Network

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Deep Tech Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, explores the scientific breakthroughs and deep technologies shaping Europe’s future. Hosted by Joe Menninger, this podcast dives into the convergence of research, engineering, and venture capital — where pioneering ideas evolve into scalable companies. Every episode uncovers how scientists, founders, and investors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) transform frontier technologies into global businesses.

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Salt-Free Water Softener: How AQON PURE Bootstrapped a Cleantech Startup

Deep Tech Germany: AI, Robotics & Frontier Innovation by Startuprad.io™

2995Sep 25, 2025

What if fixing hard water could also save energy and rivers? Maximilian Wilk, Co-Founder & CEO of AQON PURE, set out to answer. His team developed a salt-free water softener that prevents limescale, lowers energy bills, and avoids the chloride pollution caused by traditional salt-based systems. In this episode of Startuprad.io, Maximilian shares how AQON PURE transformed from a family business into a bootstrapped cleantech startup that scaled without VC funding.

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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS

Deep Tech Germany: AI, Robotics & Frontier Innovation by Startuprad.io™

3614Sep 11, 2025

POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWS’s Jennifer Grün reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses.

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