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In Germany, companies consider payment hubs essential for enhancing efficiency, transparency, and security. Payment hubs centralize and simplify the payment process, leading to improved cost-effectiveness. Additionally, they offer a centralized system for monitoring and securing all payment-related activities, thereby reducing errors and preventing fraud. Check out the article below for more insights👇 #payments #cashmanagement #security

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📣 Final Call for CS Leaders in Berlin: Empower Your Team to Thrive! As a CS leader, the well-being and effectiveness of your team 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, especially during challenging times. It’s more crucial now than ever to equip yourself and your team with the necessary strategies, tools, and insights to navigate these turbulent waters with strength and resilience.🏊‍♂️ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? ↪ There are only a 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 for this essential event. ↪ You’ve invested time and effort into your team. Now, we want to give back to you with actionable strategies that will not only support your team but also 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 during these critical times. ↪ Learn from esteemed experts who have mastered the art of leadership in crises. Their firsthand experiences and proven strategies will provide you with the tools to create a positive and productive work environment. ↪ By attending, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 your team’s work life, showing them that their growth and well-being are your top priorities. ↪ Secure one of the last seats now and ensure you're bringing back value that will not only boost morale but also drive performance amidst the chaos of 2024. 👉 Don’t wait—this is your moment to make a significant impact. Join us and transform the way you lead your team through challenges. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/d3Xb9abT Promo Code for 5 tickets: "csconnectfriends" Transform your challenges into strengths. Our panelists Jacek Rolnik, Lena Theres Zimmermann and Zuzanna Ostojska and team Katrina Kugelmeier and Anastasiia Romasiuk are looking forward to this session! See you there, Berlin CS Leaders! 📣 Looking to contribute to CS Connect? Drop us a note.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ #customersuccess #communitybuilding #csm #communityledevents #futureleaders #customerexperience #madeinamsterdam

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🚀 Transforming Invoice Processing with AI: GVB – Gebäudeversicherung Bern's Success Story with Yokoy Every company processes a huge number of invoices every year — and many companies still do it all manually. But what if AI could take capture, verify, and authorise every invoice? That’s what GVB are doing with Yokoy, and it’s transforming how they work. ✨ With Yokoy, GVB has: 1. Unified expense and invoice management on one AI-powered platform  2. Simplified employee submissions with an intuitive mobile-first experience  3. Automated invoice processing across multiple formats  4. Raised just 3 support tickets in 12 months — it’s that easy to use Discover how Markus Schenkel & Philipp Röthlisberger streamlined their workflows and boosted efficiency with Yokoy. 🔍 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/dCDtGvCp #AI #InvoiceProcessing #FinanceAutomation #Efficiency #Yokoy #GVB #Innovation #BusinessGrowth 

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German founders - here's how Stripe supports you in meeting the new e-invoicing requirements: Starting in 2025, all business-to-business (B2B) companies in Germany will need to receive and process invoices electronically under the Growth Opportunities Act. By 2027, issuing e-invoices will also become mandatory. Here’s how you can get started on the topic: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: Visit this link for comprehensive information on the e-invoicing requirements, compiled by the Stripe team. https://lnkd.in/egs3AEnz 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: If you're already a Stripe user, head to the Stripe App Marketplace and find the Billit app. Billit will ensure you comply with the e-invoicing standard. Watch the informative 3-minute video to see how Billit works with Stripe. https://lnkd.in/eEPviSdi 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁? Feel free to reach out here. We can help future-proof your payment systems to meet the 2025 requirements and beyond.

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Note to myself: There is no such thing as a 100% success. Not sure how you feel about it. Maybe, it is my German cultured roots but I do not see a 100% success in any of my projects. Since decades. And on the flipping side of the card, I do not see any 100% failure as well. But the fear of completely failing is a mighty distractor. I can sent it as soon as I try to argue about the concept. I loose my laid back mojo, long before I feel a project getting into tilt mode. Actually, it is the first sign for it to loose its balance. I start to mistrust the power of thinking and I fear misperception and blaming. No matter what I tell myself. This is when I stop listening to feedback - does not matter whether positive or negative per se. I want rather move to stealth mode then discussing an eventual failure, thus thriving to rescue a project. That is wrong. It first of all tells me, that some tuning may be needed. As always. Life goes, so concepts need to move as well. And feedback of any kind could help as long as I remains open in any direction. There is no 100% failure, even without tuning. But the chance of crashing becomes lower, the more I admit changes to be necessary. As brutally public as possible. Not convenient but necessary. For a human like me, failure is my only chance to learn. There is no 100% success either. We all just do our best. And sometimes we are able to accept change coming from the outside. At least me, sometimes...

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At Talent Arbour, we're passionate about connecting skilled IT professionals with the perfect role in Germany. But what does that mean in practice? We partner with businesses to understand their unique challenges and find talent that drives real results. Here's how we've helped our clients thrive: Increased Efficiency: A growing FinTech firm needed to streamline their development process. We placed a Senior DevOps Engineer who implemented automation tools, reducing deployment times by 40%. Innovation Boost: A leading automotive manufacturer sought expertise in AI and machine learning. We recruited a talented Data Scientist who led the creation of a predictive maintenance system, saving millions in potential equipment downtime. Bridging the Skills Gap: A mid-sized healthcare company struggled to find qualified cybersecurity professionals. We leveraged our network to place two experienced Security Analysts, strengthening their cyber defense posture. Building Dream Teams: We've helped countless businesses build diverse and high-performing IT teams by identifying top talent with the right cultural fit. Looking for similar results? Let Talent Arbour connect you with the IT talent you need to achieve your business goals. Contact us today for a free consultation. Learn more about our services on our website.https://talentarbour.com Share your IT challenges in the comments below! We're here to help. #talentarbour #itrecruiting #germanyjobs #successstories #itstaffing #careeropportunities

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📣 Three amazing #FinTech #Startups based in #Berlin made it to the finals of #StartupChamps, which will be part of the first international Fintech Festival: FIBE Berlin. 📣 Who they are and what they do? We asked, they answered. 💪 We are happy to introduce one of the three Berlin-based finalists: U Impact.   How was the idea for U Impact born? Covid made us rethink the true meaning of capital and realise the urgency of the funding gap in supporting sustainability. So our mission from day 1 of U Impact has always been to mobilise capital toward sustainability – the human-centric way.   What do you offer? At U Impact, we revolutionise investment engagement by enhancing inflows into sustainable funds through digital interactions. Utilizing gamification, behavioural science, and Generative AI, our platform empowers investors and serves as a dynamic tool for direct retail or wealth managers.   What makes U Impact unique? U Impact stands out by integrating a sophisticated "data translation layer" that harmonizes regulatory, ESG, and asset-level data, ensuring the highest quality and transparency in sustainable investment decisions. Combined with our use of gamification, behavioural science, and Generative AI, it not only empowers investors but also offers financial institutions a customizable white-label solution that enhances both fund inflow and client engagement.   Why is Berlin the place to be? Berlin's rebellious identity comes from its historical resilience, cultural dynamism, and social activism. This blend of attributes makes Berlin not just a city but a symbol of rebellion, creativity, and freedom. At U Impact, the rebellious spirit of Berlin resonates deeply within our core. We stand as challengers to the status quo, dedicated to rectifying financial inequality and championing a sustainable future through groundbreaking innovation. What has been your biggest F*up? Our biggest misstep occurred early in our journey, when we focused on targeting the world's largest financial institutions to find product-market fit. This approach wasn't the most efficient use of our time and resources for our initial market entry strategy.   What would you recommend to others who are considering founding a business? Don’t do it if you cannot NOT do it. Founding a business is challenging, so it's crucial to have a clear, meaningful reason for why you want to embark on this journey in the first place. Thank you for your answers Lesley Li, Co-Founder & CEO of U Impact. Stay tuned for the anwers of the two other finalists. #startupberlin #cityoffintech #fintech #startupchamps #fibe #womeninfintech

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Finally, a sequel you actually WANT! 😱 It's time to announce our new SDRs of Germany Masterclass Academy Instructors - and look at that line-up! 🎉 After the successful launch of our first 23 Masterclasses, we listened to your request for more content, more knowledge, and more training to hone your sales skills. 🎓 Production is about to begin and let me just say: those 10 new Masterclasses are not some you want to miss out on... Whether your prospecting in the enterprise realm, selling to big conglomerates, want to finally hack those expo visits, or have no idea how to upsell to an existing customer - we got you. And we got even more coming. 😉 Sign-up to the waiting list via the link below to be the first to hear about the Masterclass Academy 2.0 launch and find out more. ⬇ What sales-related topic would you like to learn more about? 🤓 #sdrsofgermany #sales #dach #masterclass Helena Klaus Mattia Schaper Vinzenz Dimpflmaier Christian Soller Bjørn Andres Cara Benecke 💥 Lars Krüger Jannis Ruß Britta Behrens 💡 Ibrahim Chebli Django Bola Florian Dostert Dr. Guido W. Weber

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Want to meet up at #OMR24? Lust auf Kaffee? Meld dich gerne und wir sprechen mal zu Supermetrics! Reach out if you want to chat about #marketingdata

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We started May with a big BANG 🥳🚀 OMR Reviews just published their top 100 tool report. We are not only the best tool for work and project management, but also number 5 overall 🥳🥰😍 The report is based user ratings in different categories: Usability, features, support, ease of onboarding. We left the competition behind in all these categories. Slide into my DMs if you want to know more 🛝 Congrats to neuroflash, Canva, Storyclash and Seobility. Next year we are coming for you 😈 #workmanagement #projectmanagement

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👏 Get yourself a CFO ASAP, it will solve a lot of your e-commerce problems👏 🙌 We introduce Matthias Walter Eser is CEO of ESER CAPITAL Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, based in Munich. He and his team support 7- and 8-figure growth companies in all financial challenges and, as part of CFO as a Service, support ambitious growth companies in the economic realization of their goals. From the nuanced strategies of investment banking to the successful completion of an exit - your success in the world of corporate finance is our top priority. Your goal is our mission: together we will guide you through every phase and ensure that your financial transactions are not only successful, but also seamless and efficient. This episode is a must-watch if you want to learn about taxation for e-commerce, expanding to new markets, finding a good CFO and the ever-changing buyer behavior.👀 Curious to learn more about their entrepreneurial insights? Tune in to our latest episode, available on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Google Podcasts! 🎧

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🚀 Top SaaS startups in Germany 🚀 Germany's SaaS startup scene is booming, with innovative companies leading the charge. Here is a sneak peak at the top 20 🔥 : 🌟 Celonis: A process mining leader that tracks software data to improve company operations. 💰 Funding: $2.4B 🌟 Personio: Develops HR management and recruiting solutions for startups and SMEs. 💰 Funding: $724.3M 🌟 Forto: A digital freight forwarder and logistics management platform. 💰 Funding: $593.4M 🌟 Mambu: Provides a SaaS banking engine for innovative lending and deposits. 💰 Funding: €387M 🌟 Contentful: Offers a headless content management system for multi-channel content delivery. 💰 Funding: $349.6M 🌟 Billie: Reinvents working capital management for small businesses. 💰 Funding: $349.2M 🌟 Taxfix: Simplifies tax filing with an intuitive, chat-like interface. 💰 Funding: $330M 🌟 Staffbase: Provides an internal communications platform for companies and employees. 💰 Funding: $307.1M 🌟 Moss: A corporate credit card designed for comprehensive business spending. 💰 Funding: $203.6M 🌟 Atheneum: Connects businesses with experts through a B2B Research Technology platform. 💰 Funding: $200.7M 🌟 Jedox: Simplifies planning, analysis, and reporting with a cloud-based software solution. 💰 Funding: $140.6M 🌟 Pricefx: Offers a full suite of price management solutions adaptable to business needs. 💰 Funding: $131.3M 🌟 SAP LeanIX: Manages Enterprise Architecture and multi-cloud environments with a SaaS solution. 💰 Funding: $120M 🌟 Camunda: Develops a BPM platform for designing and automating business processes. 💰 Funding: €107M 🌟 finleap: An international fintech company builder. 💰 Funding: €101.5M 🌟 Xentral ERP Software: A lean ERP cloud software centralizing business processes. 💰 Funding: $94.6M 🌟 Parloa: A Conversational AI platform for automating customer service. 💰 Funding: $92M 🌟 BRYTER: Provides a no-code platform to automate expert knowledge. 💰 Funding: $89M 🌟 DataGuard : Helps businesses operationalize compliance and build trust. 💰 Funding: $81.7M 🌟 AnyDesk Software: The fastest remote desktop software for new usage scenarios. 💰 Funding: $77.7M Check out the list for the remaining startups not mentioned here! 🚀 #saas #startups #insights #funding

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Perpetual oder Subscription: Die Gretchenfrage der modernen Software Ich arbeite im Sales und bekomme praktisch jeden Tag die Antwort von Käufern, dass der einmalige Kauf von Lizenzen (Perpetual), viel besser ist als ein Abo (Subscription). Auf den ersten Blick sieht es auch tatsächlich so aus. Einmal zahlen und bis in alle Ewigkeit nutzen, so wie in den guten alten 90ern. Manchmal ist Nitro, Inc. PDF Pro auch eine sinnvolle Lösung. Tatsächliche hat sich die Welt und vor allem die PC-Nutzung in den letzten Jahren vollkommen verändert. Ein normaler PC ist praktisch permanent im Internet und somit auch permanent der Gefahr von Viren, Trojaner und sonstigen Schädlingen ausgesetzt. PCs sind zu Einwegprodukten geworden. Es ist praktisch ausgeschlossen, dass ein PC bei intensiver Nutzung länger als 3 Jahre durchhält. Für die meisten Unternehmen ist es Normalität, dass alle Mitarbeiter in regelmäßigen Abständen neue PCs erhalten. Subscription Software wie Nitro, Inc. Pro passt sich dieser Nutzungsveränderung an. Verlorene Lizenzschlüssel, fehlende Sicherheitsupdates: Das gibt es hier nicht mehr! Zusätzlich ist die PDF-Software von Nitro, Inc. die ideale Grundlage zu unseren eSigning Lösung Nitro, Inc. Sign Premium.

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Always asked myself, if I can be happy …always? As an entrepreneur you are in the natural habit of optimizing all aspects of a project so why don’t optimize your life? After many years of learning about what makes us happy, I think it is only a transient state. But maybe we can feel even better … when we are in Flow! Flow is the state of consciousness in which we forget space and time, are maximally happy, motivated and efficient. In this state, we feel our best and achieve the most. What do we need to achieve this flow? Why is it so important for founders and managers? I talk about this in the podcast with editor Elena Todeva Listen in and share your best flow moments. #flow #flowmoment #success #performance #motivation #alignment #leadership #newwork #startup #vc #entrepreneurship

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The 3 biggest mistakes SaaS Founders make when trying to hire a DACH AE! In no particular order... 1. Long Interview process - It's a war on German sales talent right now & long processes are a fast way to ensure you lose out to competition. PS. You can still have a very thorough process take place within 3 weeks. 2. Lack of transparency - Too many founders sell the dream without giving full context to the current situation. PS. Share your challenges, ARR, quota attainment & mistakes to build trust in the interview process. 3. Treat the interviews as a one sided process - Too many founders spend every moment process trying to qualify the credentials of the candidate. PS. Ensure you factor in time to build a relationship and give all the info the candidate needs to make a decision. On average, a German AE we speak with is involved in 3 concurrent interview processes. Optimizing your interview practices will give you the best chance at securing the best talent. How else can we optimise the interview process to be more attractive to candidates? Let's discuss in the comments!

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🇩🇪 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆? Check out these companies hiring *right now*. • ALDB GmbH (Berlin, Hannover, and Bonn, 34 jobs, DE required) • Delivery Hero (Berlin, 67 jobs, EN required) • Doctolib (Various locations, 22 jobs, DE and/or EN required) • Picsart (Berlin, 6 jobs, EN required) • Revolut (Berlin and remote, 10 jobs, EN required) • smava (Berlin & Hamburg, 35 jobs, DE and/or EN required) 🚀 𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵—𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳. 😍 

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🌟 DACH CORPORATE VENTURES MAP 2024 🌟 We're thrilled to present the latest update to our TOP 50 Corporate Ventures Map! Flashback to two years ago: We published the first landscape with curated TOP 50 corporate ventures in the DACH area. Additionally, we shared a report that deepened the pulse of corporate venture building. We explored the following relevant questions shaping the landscape: 1. What's the current pulse of corporate venture building in the DACH region? 2. Which industries house the majority of the top 50 corporate ventures? 3. Are there patterns or trends guiding the innovation paths of these ventures? The report is still available under this link: https://lnkd.in/dmTZeQUK Fast forward to today, we are happy to share an update on the landscape and present the TOP 50 corporate ventures of 2024! We can already state that a lot is happening in the scene and many new corporate ventures have emerged in the last two years. Congrats to the newcomers to the Landscape 2024: Replique, CHARGE-V, FactoryPal,Heylog, Loady, MIRECO, InspectifAI, 1000 Satellites GmbH, GeoPura, CellCentric, Milence, UP42, faCellitate, vaibe, TRAILAR, RYTLE, reev, Krone Sonne, B. Braun New Ventures, KM.ON by KARL MAYER, RepairFix, Youtilly, DIGI - THE BUTLER And happy to see you back on the map: Elli, bank99, Yuh, TWINT, Mobimeo, idealworks, FoxInsights , myflexbox, MOON POWER GmbH, MakerVerse, HALLOSONNE, rready AG, GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems, YiLu , CheMondis, Cito, Lapp Mobility GmbH, Retromotion, SEQUELLO, &Charge, one2zero, NNAVIT , Squake, chargebig, Bosch Quantum Sensing, WoodRocks But there's more! Stay tuned for an upcoming overview featuring key learnings! 🚀💼 #CorporateInnovation #VentureBuilding #VentureScaling #CorporateVentures #Innovation #DACHRegion

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👋 Are you ready for our startup teams #9 to #16 ? On May 2nd we open our voting and need your support to decide which startups will make our TOP10 and pitch at the Hinterland of Things Conference in Bielefeld. It's not just about the prestige - the top three will share a 50k prize, sponsored by NRW.BANK Bank, and win a one-year subscription to AddedVal.io. To help you with your decision, we will introduce you to all of the 24 startups and their ideas. Here are the second eight of them: #9 FINDIQ offers the first approach to intelligently leverage the departing knowledge of the mechanical engineering industry by integrating a novel AI that combines knowledge management and assistance systems in a service software. #10 Grammario is a cutting-edge app designed to tackle individual grammar challenges for learners of all levels. We are committed to providing everyone with a personalized AI grammar tutor. Our goal is to enhance your language skills, boost your self-confidence, and elevate you to the next level. #11 Lenabo is a dynamic startup pioneering the smart toy industry with a focus on sustainability and technological innovation. The Lenabo Smart Speaker, offers families a versatile and engaging learning experience that reduces toy waste and promotes long-term usability. #12 meal&heal is the first app that identifies intolerances and creates nutritional concepts based on the latest scientific findings and customers' individual data. The digital approach is accompanied by personal support from qualified nutritionists. #13 MediSync AI is dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare communication through advanced artificial intelligence. The core product transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, drastically reducing administrative burdens for healthcare providers. #14 MindPort GmbH democratizes immersive experiences. This means, the goal is to make the creation of XR content accessible for everyone. The mature and proven software product VR Builder helps enterprises create their own, custom VR applications – in a safe, maintainable, and scalable way. #15 @modulu. is about unlocking brainpower through AI-powered personalized learning. They are combining neuroscience and AI-technology with entrepreneurial experience to offer flexible personalized learning moduls, that democratize the access to individual learning success. #16 MyFrozen makes home cooking and healthy eating quick, easy, and sustainable. With the online configurator, anyone can create a personalized dish or mix from over 130 shock-frozen and kitchen-ready organic ingredients. Stay tuned for the third and last round, which we will present to you tomorrow! **The startups are sorted not randomly, but alphabetically** #top24 #ootbnrw #timefordecisions #foundersfoundation #outoftheboxnrw 

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MAKE IT IN SAXONY ❗ ❗ ❗ 35% more start-ups in Saxony compared to the previous year 🚀 According to a report by the data service Startupdetector and Hightech Gründerfonds, the number of startups founded in Germany rose by 17% in the first quarter of 2024, indicating a recovery in the sector. Saxony recorded particularly strong growth with an increase of 35%, highlighted by innovative start-ups in cities such as Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz. As LaunchHub42, we are happy to be part of this innovative start-up ecosystem and to help innovative teams in the field of cutting edge communication technologies and robotics to achieve greater visibility and feasibility of their solutions. This is never possible alone, but only with committed partners such as e.g. the Smart Systems Hub, HighTech Startbahn GmbH or Robot Valley Saxony. Let's continue on this path together. Find out more about launchhub42 at https://launchhub42.com/ The report is available at https://lnkd.in/evKg25JE

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