08 March 2024
UA startups & Volkswagen original part 199 398 500 A
Berlin / Dresden. Jointly with the Czech initiative Invest in Bravery, we enabled the participation of three Ukrainian startups at the BACB Pitching Day in Berlin on March 7th. In Berlin, we welcomed the startups Fintellect, Numo ADHD, and INPUT Soft on the pitching stage. These three startups had previously pitched in Prague. By the way, Ondrej from Invest in Bravery was also on the jury in Berlin. From Berlin, the journey continued to Gigahertz Ventures in Dresden.
The tour was organized in collaboration with Invest in Bravery from Prague. Amidst the bustling streets of Berlin, our journey began with a dash of traffic before delving into a realm of tech marvels at the Dresden Volkswagen Gläserne Manufaktur (Transparent Factory). As the sun set, inspiring conversations and conviviality filled the enchanting ambiance of the YETI Dresden mansion.
Insights flowed, shedding light on the profound impact of the ongoing war on Ukrainian startups, as well as on their German counterparts with strong ties to Eastern markets. Once more, we were shaken by the resilience and adaptability inherent in the entrepreneurial spirit of our Ukrainian friends. How does all of this tie back to VW original part number 199 398 500 A? Well, that happens to be the designation for none other than the renowned 🌭 Volkswagen Currywurst—a delectable culinary creation synonymous with the brand. Crafted with precision at the company's Wolfsburg plant, this savory delight finds its way onto the menus of restaurants across Volkswagen's six German factories (and on our plates in the Dresden VW factory cafeteria). And if you should ever have wondered: 199 398 500 B is for the Volkswagen ketchup 🍅 Смачного!
Thank you all for joining us, and to our Ukrainian (and Czech) guests and friends: we hope you had a safe journey home. Take care! Sandra Hübner from YETI Dresden, you did an amazing job hosting us. Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing you all soon in Ukraine, Germany, the Czech Republic, or anywhere else in the world!
Source: ua.ventures