In an interview with VDI Nachrichten, CEO Mirko Ross talks about the challenges facing start-ups and scale-ups in Germany.
In principle, Germany is a very good location, but established companies need more courage to hire a start-up.
Investors’ willingness to take risks is not enough to improve the conditions for AI start-ups, which leads to innovative start-ups moving to the US or Asia.
Politicians and business leaders must work together to set a new course.
Read more in the latest issue of VDI Nachrichten: Focus on start-ups in Germany.
Starting on page 20/21.


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