Jörn (Joe) Menninger

Digital Advisor | Venture & Innovation Consultant

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Frankfurt, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Present
5 years 1 month
Frankfurt, Germany

Digital Advisor | Venture & Innovation Consultant

Startuprad.io

  • 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.
  • 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 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years
Frankfurt, Germany

Startup Scout & Venture Consultant

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
12 years 1 month
Frankfurt, Germany

Founder & Host

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).
Jan 2012 - Dec 2018
7 years
Frankfurt, 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 years
Frankfurt, 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 year
Frankfurt, 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 year
Beijing, China

Intern

CCICED

  • Supported German/Chinese ministries in environmental policy & sustainability projects.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
2 years
Birkenfeld, Germany

Founder & CEO

Junior Consultants Birkenfeld

  • Founded and led a 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.

Skills

  • 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
  • Innovation Ecosystems
  • Digital Media

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
Chinese
Elementary

Education

Midwestern State University

BBA · Finance · United States · Magna Cum Laude, Top 10% Alpha Chi

Environmental Campus Birkenfeld

Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Sustainable Development · Business Administration · Birkenfeld, Germany · With distinction

Sparkasse Rheinhessen

Certified Banking Clerk (Banking Clerk) · Banking Clerk · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Banking Clerk (Banking Clerk)

Sparkasse Rheinhessen

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