Bits & Pretzels

What’s something no one told you before founding a startup? 🤔 We asked entrepreneurs at Bits & Pretzels to share the surprising truths they discovered on their journey. From unexpected challenges to lessons learned the hard way, their insights reveal the realities of building a business from the ground up. 🚀 Was there something you wished you had known? Let us know 👇️ #BitsAndPretzels #StartupInsights #FounderAdvice #LessonsLearned #Entrepreneurship

🇪🇺 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 💛 We are strong believers in the European idea – in the power and impact we can have as a collective, against all challenges. And challenging times are coming, indeed. In German we have the great word of „Mutmacher“ – things that encourage us, motivate us. With our #KickstartEuropeReport, we have identified precisely these encouragers. Aspects that can continue to drive Europe forward. What could be a better day to share those with you? 📖 The full 36 pages report with statistics, outlooks and expert voices like Hanno Renner, Alexander Schmitt, Bernd Storm vans Gravesande & Stefan Drüssler can be accessed with link in the comments. 🇪🇺 💛

FC Bayern München is not only a soccer club – it's a company using digitalization as a key to success! The challenge: Remaining reputation while innovating. Michael Diederich, Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Financial & Sales Office shares what can be transferred to many companies with great heritage: 🤝 Longterm view: Digitalization is a marathon, not a sprint. 🤝 Brand safety: Picking the right partner 🤝 Choose carefully: Reliability is more important than being a front-runner. his approach: digitalization is a careful journey, where reputation takes precedence. In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, choosing projects that strengthen a brand's legacy can be more powerful than rushing to lead. 🔍🌍 #bits24 #entrepreneurship #startup #DigitalTransformation

What's the biggest myth about startups? 🚀 At Bits & Pretzels, we asked top investors to share the most common misconceptions they hear from founders. You might have heard everything from 'growth at all costs' to 'funding guarantees success,' but these insights might surprise you and reveal the realities behind startup success—and the myths that need busting. 💥 Curious to hear what investors say about the road to success? Check out the video for some eye-opening truths! What are your most common Startup myths? Let us know in the comments #Bits24 #StartupMyths #InvestorInsights #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #Funding

Can sustainability and performance go hand in hand? A challenging combination, but one that Toto Wolff is determined to achieve. 🌍🏎️ Wolff shared ambitious plans for the future of Formula 1 Mercedes, with sustainability at the forefront as they push for 100% biofuel engines by 2026. ♻️🚀 Mercedes aims to set new standards in racing, blending speed with environmental responsibility. We’re excited for 2026! ✨ Formula1 #Sustainability #MercedesF1 #Innovation #FutureOfRacing #Biofuel2026

Can sustainability and performance go hand in hand? A challenging combination, but one that Toto Wolff is determined to achieve. 🌍🏎️ Wolff shared ambitious plans for the future of Formula 1 Mercedes, with sustainability at the forefront as they push for 100% biofuel engines by 2026. ♻️🚀 Mercedes aims to set new standards in racing, blending speed with environmental responsibility. We’re excited for 2026! ✨ Formula1 #Sustainability #MercedesF1 #Innovation #FutureOfRacing #Biofuel2026

How crucial is networking for startup success? 🤝 We asked startups at Bits & Pretzels to share their thoughts. This event offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with investors, speakers, and fellow founders—a cornerstone for any startup journey. Do our startups agree on its importance? Check out the video to find out. And what’s your take on networking for startups? Let us know in the comments 👇 #BitsAndPretzels #Networking #StartupJourney #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FounderLife #BusinessConnections #StartupCommunity #NetworkingMatters #GrowthMindset

Does Germany has a real chance in the deeptech sector? Verena Pausder, Founder & Head of the German StartUps Association shared her enthusiasm on the Bits & Pretzels Stage with us. And what she thinks is most important to grow up in the StartUp Ecosystem: 💰 making sure startups do not get too little capital. 💰 focusing on StartUps in the deeptech sector. 💰 start taking responsibility. 💰 the WIN Initiative. 💰 using the world-class research and development that is coming out of universities. source: sifted #startup #bits24 #entrepreneur #funding

Can Germany lead in deeptech? Verena Pausder, Founder & Head of the German StartUps Association, shared her vision at Bits & Pretzels. For a thriving startup ecosystem, she emphasizes the need for sufficient capital, prioritizing deeptech, and stepping up responsibility. She also highlights initiatives like WIN and the importance of leveraging top-tier R&D from universities. Let’s shape a future where Germany stands out in deeptech innovation! 💡💰 #startup #bits24 #entrepreneur #funding

Would you invest in AI startups right now? 🤔 At #Bits24, speaker Wesley Chan challenges the hype surrounding AI investments. He argues that the frenzy might actually deter potential success in the niche and how AI might have a use case somewhere but it is still too soon to tell. In 2023, a whopping $50 billion flowed into AI startups, but much of it went to tech giants. Microsoft alone invested $10 billion in OpenAI, accounting for one-fifth of the total. What do you think? Are AI startups worth the risk? Source: Crunchbase, 2024 #startup #investment #funding #AI #entrepreneurship