Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 27: Founder City Magdeburg – Interview with Thorsten Terweiden What are the factors that helped Magdeburg to create an attractive startup ecosystem? In this episode, Thorsten Terweiden, Head of the International Office for Economic Development for the City of Magdeburg, joined us to explain their effort to create a Founder City. Listen to get more insights about the ecosystem. The city of Magdeburg is […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 26: How do National Mindsets Affect Startup Ecosystem Growth Why do some startup ecosystems succeed while others fail miserably? There might not be enough success stories, investments, and trust in the ecosystem, but if you dig down more, you will see that the national mindset is a key element. In this episode, Eli David and the StartupBlink team examine how the national mindset can […]
Hardware Startups Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports The State of Software and Data Startup Industry in 2022 Abstract This report showcases the state of the Software and Data industry in 2022 from the perspective of startups. Offering an indepth look into the top 30 cities for Software and Data in 2022 as well as the top Unicorns, Exits and Pantheons, this report expands on the findings of the Global Startup Ecosystem […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 25: Trends in Regional Startup Ecosystems Where are the power hubs of innovation around the world? While some ecosystems have become more isolated lately, in this episode we are taking a look at the power that comes with being connected. Listen to get the summary of the trends of the regional startup ecosystems. Regional Analysis Key Insights & Trends North America […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 24: Key Insights from the 2022 Index StartupBlink’s CEO Eli David discusses the key insights of the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022. Join us to find out more about the global momentum of the startup economies and what trends we have identified in the startup scene. For more key insights, download the Global Startup Ecosystem Index! StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 23: The current state of the Global Startup Ecosystem 2022 has been a year of uncertainty for the startup scene worldwide. In this episode, StartupBlink’s CEO Eli David offers a sneak peek into the global startup economies based on the preliminary findings of the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 which will be launched on May 31. To be part of the Launch Event of […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Brain Drain to Brain Gain in Startup Ecosystems Brain Drain is the biggest tragedy of startup ecosystems everywhere. In a world where all cities compete for talent, learning how to differentiate your startup ecosystem is key to brain gain. In this episode, Eli David and his team discuss what the brain drain phenomenon is, how it has impacted startup ecosystems around the world […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 21: How important are unicorns for a startup ecosystem? The StartupBlink podcast is making a comeback with fresh topics for startup ecosystem developers! Some startup ecosystems seem to be a magnet for success. Are the unicorn startups a sign of a healthy startup ecosystem? In this episode, Eli David discusses with his team the importance of unicorns and tries to answer these key questions. […]
Research and Reports Startup Communities The Contributors Program – StartupBlink StartupBlink’s Contributors Program offers recent graduates, students and general ecosystem fans the opportunity to gain direct experience with data research in the fields of business and startup innovation. This will be a one-of-a-kind academic and career program and will give you the chance to be part of a remote and global team of passionate professionals. […]
General Articles Top European Cities on the Coronavirus Resilience Innovation Index The updated rankings reflect the third iteration of the Coronavirus Innovations map and include a major increase in the scope of the project to reflect a wide variety of verticals affected by the pandemic, including health aspects as prevention, treatment and vaccines, in addition to economically impacted verticals such as supply chains and e-commerce relating […]
Coronavirus Innovation Map COVID-19 Global Rankings Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Key insights – Coronavirus Resilience Innovation Index The ranking is compiled by the international research organization StartupBlink based on data from the Global Map of Coronavirus Innovations.