Startup on 123 Factory Blog

Berlin: From Symbol of Division to Startup Mecca

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:32:00 +0900

Low Cost of Living and Support Policies Attract Startups… The Role of Factory Berlin in Building the Ecosystem

When I first moved to Berlin for my studies 10 years ago, the shock of seeing such a “disorganized” city as the capital of Germany lasted for quite a while. Berlin’s U-Bahn Line 1, which served as the setting for the musical “Line 1,” first opened in 1902, and it felt like the facilities and atmosphere hadn’t improved much since then. The subway stairs and elevators often smelled of a familiar(?) odor found in poorly maintained restrooms. I soon realized the source of that smell was “Gil-maek” (drinking beer while walking on the street), and I eventually nodded in understanding.

[Interview] Zak Jaiathe of Xibit

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:38:29 +0200

The main protagonist, Zak Jaiathe of Xibit

If only I could watch from a distance

My interest in Virtual Reality began with a simple longing: “If only I could catch a glimpse of those I cannot meet in person, even from afar.” When I first studied theater in Berlin, I learned about the acting theory of Michael Chekhov, a Russian-born actor. My teacher, while describing Chekhov’s acting, portrayed it with such vividness.

Where Art Meets Tech: Factory Berlin

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0200

There is a question in the MBTI test, which is quite popular these days: “Do you find it difficult to introduce yourself to other people?”

I am one of those who strongly agree with this question. When I meet someone for the first time, during the roughly three seconds of silence after saying “Hello,” my mind is filled with intense conflict and existential questions like, “Who am I, and where am I going?”