Why.Berlin: Blog

Paving The Way

One evening 5 years ago, Benjamin Westerheide and Vincent Genz stood on a stage in front of hundreds of people holding up a brick. Today, they run a successful company with an innovative product.

A music tech pioneer from Berlin

How a small, two-man, Berlin-based venture defined an industry and became a cutting-edge music tech company.

Classical music streaming made in Berlin

Did you know about Berlin's rich history in classical music? It's the ideal location for music streaming service IDAGIO. Read the full interview.

London Bakery in Berlin: A founder's journey

Ruth Barry, founder & head baker of Black Isle Bakery, shares her experiences about moving to Berlin 5 years ago in this "Silicon Allee"-interview.

Why music tech startups choose Berlin

These three startups have made it in the German capital and know how the city's unique environment has accelerated their music tech success.

Between Kita and startup: What’s it like as a mum and founder in Berlin?

Anna Lukasson-Herzig founded the AI startup Nyris. Find out how she balances family life and a successful startup business.

How to move a high-tech startup to Berlin

AdMaCom grand prize winner OrelTech relocated from Israel to the German capital. Find out what challenges they faced and how they solved them.

Changing access to healthcare through A.I.

Founded in the heart of Berlin, AI-powered diagnostics app Ada is bringing quality personalized healthcare to everyone.

Berlin vs. London: Comparing two European tech-hubs

The dynamics within Europe are changing and Berlin is getting ready to take on London's crown as Europes biggest tech hub.

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