The single biggest reason startups succeed

The single biggest reason startups succeed

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Here we share founder tips, exciting stories about our tech-startups, as well as event tips from the Munich ecosystem. For more insider knowledge from the gate, subscribe to this newsletter.

Bill Gross, an experienced entrepreneur, analyzed hundreds of businesses, including his own, to uncover why some startups succeed while others fail. In his TED Talk, he highlighted five key factors:

1) timing?

2) team and execution

3) idea

4) business model

5) funding

His conclusion? Timing stands out. For example, Airbnb thrived during the recession, and Uber emerged when drivers sought extra income. Gross stresses the importance of assessing whether customers are truly ready for your product.

If you're looking for more strategic insights for startups, feel free to join our upcoming gate-Academy workshops:

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What if there were additional factors contributing to your success?

Inspired by the same question Bill Gross asked, we turned to our founders at the gate to find the answer.

What are the key elements that drive your startup’s success and set you apart from the competition?

The result is our "Startup-Erfolg-Report" (currently available in German only), packed with insights straight from our community of founders.

Here is a small teaser:

  • 24 tips from successful founders: Exclusive insider knowledge from the gate network that you won't find anywhere else.
  • Practical and proven: Strategies that have been tested and implemented in practice.
  • Three success factors: Compare your strategy with the key factors of successful start-ups.
  • Concrete recommendations for action: Immediately actionable tips from our coaches Lisa Hyna and Andreas Preen .

You can download the free report on our website


Unlock Your Marketing Potential with AI & Speed Dating

Learn the secrets to unlock your marketing potential with AI and maximize your workshop experience with Startup Speed Dating afterwards.

Workshop: In the live workshop “Unlock Your Marketing Potential with AI” by Dániel and Soma you will learn how to leverage AI to accelerate content creation, drive superior business outcomes, and enable your team to focus on what matters most.

Networking: After the workshop, we’re taking networking to the next level with a quick speed dating round designed to make the most out of your time and connections. So by the end of this dynamic session, you won’t just walk away with fresh knowledge—you’ll have real, actionable steps and a network of marketing contacts ready to support your next moves.

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Holdingstrukturen für Startups

Im?online Themenvortrag?mit anschlie?endem Q&A erl?utert dir?Tanja Oswald?von?KPMG, welche steuerlichen Vorteile eine Holdingstruktur für dein Startup bringt und welche rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen zur Umsetzung n?tig sind.

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Vortex Aerotec is now a startup at the gate

Drones are fast, cost-effective and autonomous. However, they often fail to become relevant for large-scale industrial applications due to technical and regulatory hurdles. VORTEX Aerotec is solving this problem with years of experience in drone technology and latest patented research developments.

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KEWAZO is one the Top 50 Robotics Companies

KEWAZO has been named one of BuiltWorlds' Top 50 Robotics Companies for 2024!?How does a group of students become one of the world’s leading construction robotics startups?

Read the whole KEWAZO story here



Flyby has an innovation that you can try out

As a startup incubator, it’s natural to say that we support startups in their growth. But beyond that, it means diving deep into the innovations of our startups, understanding them – and, as in the case of Flyby, even trying them out ourselves. Just like our CEO Christian Heckemann did on the scooter!

Read Christians post on LinkedIn



The SZ featured three of our founders and the gate

The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) featured three of our founders?Dr. Theo Steininger from Erium, Roman Weitschat, Jan Cremer from Leverage Robotics, Thorsten Amann from CLINARIS and the gate in the article “Das Tor zum Weltmarkt.”

Read the SZ article



Dahlia Robotics was featured on Bayerischer Rundfunk

The robotics startup Dahlia Robotics was featured on Bayerischer Rundfunk. This is a huge milestone for the team as they continue to revolutionize sustainable farming with cutting-edge technology. You can watch it online.

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We empower tech-startups to grow

The gate Garching is the startup incubator on the research campus in Garching near Munich. We support your tech startup’s growth, helping it create real impact — with offices, coaching, and community.

You can find more news and events from the gate on our website!



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