Founders with a migration background

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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…

Number of start-ups in Munich is decreasing.

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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…

Foundings

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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...

founder

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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…

founder

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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…

Business climate for founders

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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...

Konstantin Mehl

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…

Founder characteristics

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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…

German Startup Monitor

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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…

Trade in transition

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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…