Our Intro is based on Quantum Jazz’s piece “Orbiting a distant planet”, published under Creative Commons

“The speed of the internet connection may be as important for your real estate value, as is a good train or highway connection” Joern Menninger, Starting Y

The Hosts:

· 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!

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