Marginal events - economic talk

What Marginal events - economic talk does

Randgeschehen. Wirtschaftstalk (operated as "Marginal events - economic talk") is a private, bootstrapped regional business podcast founded in October 2022 by Steffen Schmidt and Thomas Winzer in Marburg, Germany. The venture produces a weekly German-language podcast covering regional economic topics, marketing trends, and technology developments, with a primary focus on the Mittelhessen (Central Hesse) region. Episodes are published every Tuesday at 16:00 and are distributed freely across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the podcast's website at randgeschehen.de. As of June 2026, the catalogue comprises 168 episodes.

The core product is a single weekly podcast complemented by an online episode archive and downloadable press materials. The underlying technology is standard podcast production and distribution; the only notable proprietary feature is interactive chapter navigation embedded in YouTube videos, allowing listeners to jump to specific topics within episodes. The podcast is recorded at Werkraum56, a creative studio in the Lokschuppen building in Marburg, and operates with organizational support from INOSOFT AG, both owned by the co-founders. The GTM motion is community-led, relying on organic distribution through podcast platforms and multi-platform social media engagement (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, Telegram).

The business model is not explicitly monetized. Episodes are freely accessible with no subscription paywall or paid content. The venture appears to be self-financed by the hosts, with no external funding, investors, or disclosed revenue streams. The likely value generated is indirect: personal brand reinforcement for the hosts' respective businesses (INOSOFT AG and Werkraum56) and networking among Mittelhessen entrepreneurs. The target audience comprises regional entrepreneurs, business professionals, and community members in the Mittelhessen region interested in local economic, marketing, and technology topics.

Name

Marginal events - economic talk

Legal name

Randgeschehen

Website

https://randgeschehen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Randgeschehen Wirtschaftstalk is a bootstrapped weekly German-language podcast founded in 2022 in Marburg, Germany, covering regional business, marketing, and technology topics for entrepreneurs and business professionals in the Mittelhessen region. Produced by two co-founder hosts and distributed free via YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Business Podcast

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Hosting, Distribution & Listening Platforms (BPAMAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB), Live Podcast Recordings (MPAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Regional business podcast
• Economic commentary show
• Marketing trends podcast
• Technology news podcast
• Local business media

Headquarters

HQ city

Marburg An Der Lahn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Podcast Content Revenue: Revenue model is not explicitly disclosed in available sources. The podcast appears to be financed by the hosts themselves (both are entrepreneurs in the region) and may derive indirect value through networking, audience building, and personal brand reinforcement for the hosts' respective businesses (INOSOFT AG and Werkraum56).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Randgeschehen. Wirtschaftstalk. (Marginal events - economic talk) is a weekly German-language podcast covering regional economic topics, marketing trends, and technology news from the Mittelhessen region in Germany. It is hosted by two local Marburg-based entrepreneurs and released every Tuesday at 16:00, with episodes distributed via YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Product overview

Randgeschehen is a single-product podcast offering: the weekly Randgeschehen Wirtschaftstalk podcast. The podcast serves as the primary product, with supporting elements including an episode archive (covering all 168+ episodes since November 2022) and downloadable press materials. There is no modular platform architecture or add-on products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Randgeschehen Wirtschaftstalk Podcast

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• INOSOFT AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Winzer, co-host and co-founder of Randgeschehen, is the initiator, co-founder, and CEO of INOSOFT AG. INOSOFT AG provides organizational infrastructure and support for the podcast. The company hosts its own WeeklyTalk series (referenced in episode 167) and is actively involved in local tech and business community events in Marburg.
• Werkraum56coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteffen Schmidt, co-host of Randgeschehen, is the founder and operator of Werkraum56, a creative studio and event venue located in the Lokschuppen (former railway building) in Marburg. Werkraum56 serves as the recording studio and physical venue for the podcast and other regional business events. Steffen describes his work there as 'Konzeptkunst mit unternehmerischen Zielen' (concept art with entrepreneurial goals).
• Lokschuppen MarburgminorOthersThe Lokschuppen (former railway building) in Marburg serves as the venue where Werkraum56 operates and where many episodes of Randgeschehen are recorded. It hosts various startup and business events, including the Marburger Ideenwettbewerb (Marburg Idea Competition) and Startup Weekend Mittelhessen.
• IHK Kassel-Marburg (Chamber of Commerce)minorOthersThomas Winzer is active in the IHK (Industrial and Commercial Chamber) Kassel-Marburg Regionalversammlung (Regional Assembly). The podcast frequently discusses IHK events, initiatives, and policy topics. Episode 20 mentions Thomas's exchange with the IHK Kassel-Marburg.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Hessenschau: Public regional broadcaster for Hesse covering news, politics, and economy within the same state as Randgeschehen. Comparable as a Hessen-focused media outlet with overlapping regional-economy coverage.
• Lokalsender Hessen / Radio Unerhört Marburg: Local Marburg/Hessen community radio covering regional politics, culture, and economy. Comparable as a hyper-local media outlet targeting the same Mittelhessen audience as Randgeschehen.

Direct peers

• WirtschaftsWoche Podcast: German business and economics podcast from WirtschaftsWoche. Comparable in subject matter (regional/national economy, business strategy) and target audience of German entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Handelsblatt Morning Briefing: Daily German business news podcast from Handelsblatt covering economy, markets, and tech. Comparable as a recurring German business/economy podcast aimed at professional listeners.
• Startup Insider: German-language podcast focused on the startup and tech ecosystem with regular founder interviews. Directly comparable as a business/tech podcast serving an entrepreneur audience in the DACH region.
• t3n Digital Pioneers: German digital-business and tech podcast associated with t3n magazine. Overlaps with Randgeschehen's coverage of marketing, tech trends, and digital transformation topics for a German-speaking audience.
• OMR (Online Marketing Rockstars): Hamburg-based media and events company producing one of Germany's leading marketing, tech, and digital-business podcasts. Comparable to Randgeschehen in format (German-language business/tech podcast) but at much larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Podimo: Europe-focused podcast platform with a subscription and creator-monetization model. Comparable as an emerging alternative distribution and monetization layer for German-language podcasts.

Broad incumbents

• Apple Podcasts: Default iOS podcast directory and player with significant share of German podcast consumption. Relevant as the primary discovery/distribution surface for Randgeschehen episodes.
• Spotify: Global audio streaming platform that hosts and monetizes podcasts at scale. Comparable as a podcast distribution and monetization channel context for Randgeschehen's listening audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Randgeschehen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Randgeschehen
• Facebookfacebook.com/randgeschehen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/randgeschehen
• Instagraminstagram.com/randgeschehen

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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