From Miss Germany finalist to political firestarter: Bianca Praetorius unpacks parenthood, startups, social change & the future of relationships

Bianca Praetorius is no ordinary pitch coach. A Miss Germany 2025 Top 6 finalist and a celebrated political innovator, she’s coached over 2,000 startups and co-founded progressive political movements with Pamela Anderson and Yanis Varoufakis.

In this episode, Bianca reveals the raw truth behind the “working mom” narrative, the secrets of Berlin’s startup success, and why rethinking politics requires a startup mindset. With insights from her new venture, Cherrish—a curated dating platform focused on connection—this is an episode that gives you many new perspectives.

[0:00 - 4:20] Meet Bianca Praetorius: From Actress to Pitch Coaching Icon

• Discover Bianca’s unexpected career pivot from acting to coaching startups.
• Why storytelling is her superpower—and how it transformed her life.

[4:21 - 15:10] Revolutionizing Startups: Lessons from Coaching 2,000 Founders

• The biggest trends shaping Berlin’s startup ecosystem today.
• How AI and no-code tools are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship.
• Why Berlin’s “garage startup” days are over—and what’s next for innovators.

[15:11 - 27:30] The Working Mom Myth: Instagram vs. Reality

• Bianca opens up about juggling motherhood and a demanding career.
• The raw, unfiltered truth about being a “working mom” in today’s world.
• Her memories of pitching while breastfeeding—and why reality rarely matches the picture-perfect image.

[27:31 - 38:45] Politics as a Startup: Breaking the Mold with Pamela Anderson & Yanis Varoufakis

• How Bianca co-founded Demokratie in Bewegung and Demokratie in Europa.
• What it was like to run for European Parliament alongside Pamela Anderson and Yanis Varoufakis.
• Her current mission with KlimaUnion to embed climate policies into conservative politics.

[38:46 - 47:50] Berlin's Future: Why the City Still Inspires Innovation

• Why Berlin remains a magnet for international talent—even with rising costs.
• Bianca’s bold vision for a co-living hub to foster intergenerational collaboration and creativity.

[47:51 - 58:40] The Power of Failure: Bianca’s Hardest Lessons

• Bianca’s biggest career mistakes—and why they were worth it.
• How rejecting the actress dream helped her create a thriving career in startups and politics.

[58:41 - End] Closing Thoughts & Soundtrack Creation

• Bianca’s final message for innovators, parents, and changemakers.
• The creation of the episode’s unique soundtrack—an inspiring end to an insightful conversation.