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Forget the stereotypes, because Berlin is a hot hub of innovation and brilliant startups. We should know - the Berlin Founder Institute has helped incubate over 20 awesome companies!
To give you a better idea of what starting a business in Berlin is all about, we compiled this short series of videos by some of our best Berlin mentors. This crash course in entrepreneurship will give you a taste of what it’s like to start up and begin building your dream company in Berlin.
Watch the videos below to learn more about starting up in Berlin with the Founder Institute. If you could benefit from expert training and advice to build a startup in Berlin, click here to apply today.
Are You Too Infatuated With Your Startup Idea?, by Ofer Akerman at the Berlin Founder Institute
One of the biggest challenges for new entrepreneurs is trying not to fall in love with your idea. Being blinded by love, leaves startup founders vulnerable to making bad decisions, like squandering VC money and ignoring customer needs. Instead, in this talk above, Ofer Akerman advises new founders to stay mindful, and remember - “Investors don’t give you money to stay in love. They give you money to make more money.”
Go Global or Go Home, by Heiko Rauch at the Berlin Founder Institute
In the video above, Heiko Rauch shares the research process behind zanox, and how careful planning and a global mindset led his company to become Europe’s leading affiliate marketing network.
Best Practices for Startup Hiring and Firing, by Ziv Gillat at the Berlin Founder Institute
In the talk above, Ziv Gillat gives founders an overview on the best practices for startup hiring and firing. What is often a lengthy and time consuming task, Ziv advises founders to seek out top talent within your internal network when hiring. Doing so, he says, helps ensure loyalty, trust, and a great foundation for a solid team.
How to Gamify Your Pitch to Raise Big Money, by Christoph Sollich at the Berlin Founder Institute
Play to win! (Or pitch to win in this case). In the video above, Christoph Sollich gamifies pitching to raise capital, and offers some tips on presentation and publicity.
