…which filed IPO this week. And I am still asking myself how such a young company – it has only been 8 years since it was founded! – Can be worth so much money! I found a nice explanation on Slate saying that the difference of Facebook and Google and amazon is simple: “What’s different […]
It’s Monday, 12:10. Place of action: the HWR canteen. While some protagonists seem to have the usual weekend jetlag you can catch other more resolute individuals on the run to their next classes, getting their caffeine shot to get ready for their next shot of curriculum. I could continue categorizing by comparing their styles of […]
That’s not only an important question for the eurozone and the banking sector but also for businesses. In this wild jungle of overwhelming information it’s almost impossible to keep an overview. According to Amit Shafrir from TechCrunch you should not only have Silicon Valley in mind as a source of startups but also Europe symbolized by […]
Of course every agone year needs a review. In this post I want to identify some major technological achievements spoiling the startup scene even more this year. According to gruenderszene the most important technologies spoiling the entrepreneurial activity in 2011 were: – The progression of the cloud – The enhancement of hardware – High-speed mobile […]
November 23, 2011 by emilybrgmnn
If you ask Venture Village Berlin most definitely is the place to be for ambitious entrepreneurs. But what actually lies behind the façade of our energetic, creative and promising capital? What’s in it for us?
In early 2000 Berlin’s major Klaus Wowereit claimed Berlin to be poor but sexy which almost all bloggers and entrepreneurs regard as being one of the main reasons of Berlin’s allurement but poorness usually doesn’t attract entrepreneurs. So what is behind that?
On his blog on netzwertig.com Martin Weigert examines when the hype about Berlin started. His focus lies on the current state of Berlin, which he insists is comparable with Silicon Valley. He sees proof for his thesis in the immense media attention towards the capital and takes his readers back to something that might even […]
February 4, 2012 by emilybrgmnn
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