Day: founder
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Founders with a migration background employ millions of people
Two million employees in Germany work in companies managed by people with a migrant background. The Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce…
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Number of start-ups in Munich collapsed
The number of start-ups in Munich continued to decline in 2017. Only 11,570 people registered a business in the state capital…
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Number of start-ups collapses, quality increases
Only 557,000 people dared to become self-employed in 2017. At the same time, the quality of start-ups is increasing significantly, according to...
Good to know
An idea is only as good as its team
Good founders are deeply rooted in their real lives. They have excellent observation skills. They need them – just like…
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Repeat offender founder
In a Bitkom survey of 250 founders, 95 % stated that they would start a business again – despite all adversities…
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International comparison: Are Germans reluctant to start a business?
Nearly one in twenty adults in Germany (4.61 percent) is the founder of a new business. Another 2.9 percent are currently in the process of...
Stories
Risk? Normal! – Interview with Foodora founder Konstantin Mehl
We spoke with Konstantin Mehl. The likeable serial entrepreneur dispels the entrenched rumor that his startup Foodora is…
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Guest article by Stefan Hoffmeister: Personal characteristics of successful founders
Do you have what it takes to be a successful founder, or to become one? What personal qualities do you actually need…
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German Startup Monitor: Survey enters new round
German Startup Monitor #4: As in previous years, an online survey on startups and founder-friendly conditions will be conducted this year…
Competition
Innovation competition “Trade in Transition” – Apply now!
Attention: The "Retail in Transition" innovation competition is entering its second round! Founders, entrepreneurs, and...
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5 founders answer – What was the best mistake you have made so far?
A contribution from deutsche-startups.de Anyone who founds a startup faces many challenges, many decisions, and many ups and downs. We…
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The Free State of Bavaria as a startup stronghold – top climate for founders
When it comes to location, young entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing the Free State. Here they find optimal conditions from qualified…