Fight for Foreign Talents: Start-up Industry Wants to Use Trump Chaos as an Opportunity

14 percent of startup founders active in Germany were born abroad. Now, the Federal Republic of Germany could benefit from developments in the USA – if it eliminates existing location weaknesses.

Start-ups of founders with an immigration history drive growth in Germany, as a study shows.

Foreign professionals are indispensable for German start-ups. However, visas and language are a hindrance. Now, the founding industry wants to benefit from the turbulence in the US under Trump.

Foreign professionals are indispensable for German start-ups. However, visas and language are a hindrance. Now, the founding industry wants to benefit from the turbulence in the US under Trump.

Political, educational and business leaders from developed countries and emerging economies have long been concerned about the escape of brains from their own borders While President Donald Trump cuts billions of dollars in federal funding for scientific and university institutions, restricts what can be studied and expelled immigrants, rival nations expect to attract talents that have been removed or have been removed.

Economic researchers look pessimistically into the future. Trump's customs policy puts companies under pressure. Unemployment figures are likely to rise.