Jörn (Joe) M.
Mentor
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 8 monthsMentor
thinc! Startup Incubator
Jan 2022 - Present
3 years 8 monthsCo-Founder
Venture Capital Forum
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
Startup Scout & Venture Consultant | Financial Services Practice (S&O)
Deloitte Consulting
- Member of the founding team of Deloitte Catalyst Germany.
- Scouted AI, SaaS, Deep Tech, Fintech, and Insurtech startups for collaboration with corporate clients.
- Generated new deal flow by connecting startups with Deloitte partners and directors, driving integration into client organizations.
- Produced ecosystem reports and market scans to identify emerging opportunities.
Jan 2014 - Present
11 years 8 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Founder & Host | Top 3 Startup Podcast in Europe; Digital Advisor | Venture & Innovation Consultant
Startuprad.io
- Founded and host a globally recognized startup podcast, ranked among the Top 3 startup podcasts in Europe.
- Achieved 50,000+ downloads per month and 250,000+ monthly impressions across podcast, YouTube, and social media.
- Recognized as a Top 0.5% Global Podcast (ListenNotes) and Top 20 Entrepreneurship Podcast (Apple).
- Built a pan-European startup network, connecting founders, investors, and corporates for funding and partnership opportunities.
- Cater to a B2B audience, with 91% listening for professional reasons and 46% seeking investment opportunities.
- Nominated for a Webby Award and serve as a judge for the Webby Awards (International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences).
- Advised corporates, governments, and cities on startup ecosystem development and innovation strategy.
- Supported 30+ startups with fundraising, go-to-market, and international expansion strategies, contributing to funding rounds and successful launches.
- Facilitated deal origination and M&A scouting for corporates, venture capital, and private equity clients across Europe.
- Provided advisory on spin-offs and carve-outs from traditional enterprises.
- Worked on the concept for setting up an early-stage VC fund, including: Designing the strategic positioning of the fund in the DACH startup ecosystem, Developing the investment thesis and early-stage focus areas, Outlining stakeholder engagement with founders, corporates, and potential LPs, and Creating the operational concept for deal sourcing and ecosystem integration.
- Mentor at thinc! incubator, co-founder of the Venture Capital Forum, and advisory board member of Startup Guide Frankfurt.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2018
7 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
Project Lead | Financial Services Consulting | Strategy and Operations (S&O)
Deloitte Consulting
- Led a 30+ consultant team, delivering digital transformation and IT strategy projects in banking, asset management, and capital markets.
- Managed multi-million € programs from conception to deployment (IT architecture, requirements, testing, and rollout).
- Acted as coach and mentor, improving team performance, retention, and career development.
- Advised clients on compliance, regulatory strategy, and business transformation.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
4 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
Consultant | Asset & Wealth Management
BearingPoint Consulting
- Delivered strategy and operational consulting projects in asset management, private banking, insurance, and capital markets.
- Supported clients in wealth management growth strategies and alternative investment initiatives.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 yearFrankfurt, Germany
Intern | Asset Management Research
McKinsey & Company
- Conducted market research and analysis for global asset management clients, shaping strategic insights and recommendations.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 yearBeijing, China
Intern
CCICED
- Supported German/Chinese ministries in environmental policy & sustainability projects.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
2 yearsBirkenfeld, Germany
Founder & CEO
Junior Consultants Birkenfeld
- Founded and led student consultancy.
Summary
Host of Startuprad.io, ranked among the Top 3 startup podcasts in Europe, reaching 50,000+ downloads/month and 250,000+ impressions/month.
Webby Awards nominee and judge (“Oscars of the Internet”), recognized for excellence in digital media and entrepreneurship content.
15+ years’ experience in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, startup scouting, venture building, and investment advisory.
Advisor and mentor to startups, VCs, corporates, and cities, with a proven record of deal origination, scaling, and fundraising support.
Strategy Consulting & Business Transformation
Venture Building & Corporate Innovation
Startup Scouting & Deal Origination
Fundraising Advisory & Investment Readiness
M&A Advisory & Due Diligence
Go-to-Market Strategy & International Expansion
Leadership, Mentorship & Ecosystem Development
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
ElementaryChinese
ElementaryEducation
Environmental Campus Birkenfeld
Diploma in Business Administration · Accounting, Sustainable Development · Birkenfeld, Germany · with distinction
Midwestern State University
BBA · Finance · United States · Magna Cum Laude, Top 10% Alpha Chi
Certifications & licenses
Certified Banking Clerk
Sparkasse Rheinhessen
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