Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and Beyond
Hosted by Alonso Rondón Tello, Mind Echo shares interviews with German and international entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders. Each episode explores startup journeys, sustainable business models, AI in sales, circular economy hardware, expat integration and more. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, technology, sustainability or moving to Germany, this English‑language show offers a wide range of insights. Connect with us via YouTube and Spotify for extra content.
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and Beyond
Helping Travelers Explore At Their Own Pace | Melanie Hagen | Episode #8
Helping Travelers Explore At Their Own Pace | Melanie Hagen | Episode #8
In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, I speak with Melanie Hagen, co-founder of Roadstory Audio — a GPS-based audio guide designed to give travelers freedom to explore without endless research or rigid group tours.
Melanie shares her journey from a 16-year career at SAP into startup life, and how a single road trip inspired her to bring hands-free travel storytelling to Europe. We discuss the courage it takes to say “do it now or never,” the early validation that proved Roadstory could work, and the balance between AI and human creativity in building cultural content.
This conversation covers:
- Melanie’s path from SAP leadership to entrepreneurship
- Why variety and curiosity drove her choices early on
- The inspiration that sparked Roadstory
- Early wins, accelerators, and customer validation
- The most unexpected challenge of being “master of your own agenda”
- Roadstory’s first launch and vision for the future
If you’re curious about entrepreneurship, travel, or creative technology, this episode offers both inspiration and practical takeaways.
Learn more about Roadstory on: www.roadstory-audio.com