https://blog.123factory.de/tags/fintech/Recent content in Fintech on 123 Factory BlogHugoen-USThu, 24 Mar 2022 09:56:07 +0900https://blog.123factory.de/posts/berlin-korean-developers-1/Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:56:07 +0900https://blog.123factory.de/posts/berlin-korean-developers-1/<h2 id="meeting-three-korean-developers-in-berlin-">Meeting Three Korean Developers in Berlin ①</h2> <p><em>Cover photo source = fotolia.com</em></p> <h2 id="hear-about-berlin-life-from-fintech-developers-at-element-delivery-hero-and-taxfix">Hear about Berlin life from fintech developers at Element, Delivery Hero, and Taxfix</h2> <p>When looking into the Berlin startup ecosystem, an interesting detail catches the eye: there is almost always a Korean employee in every reasonably well-known startup.</p> <p>In traditional German small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or large corporations, opportunities are usually given to those who have studied in German-speaking countries, possess professional skills in the relevant field, or speak German perfectly. However, because German has a very high language barrier and the business culture is quite different from Korea, it is not easy for a typical Korean to get a job at a traditional German company in a general position. But startups are different. Berlin has a very global atmosphere, and since the demand for developers is high but the supply is low, developers from all over the world gather in Berlin. Additionally, the city encourages startups, so there are no major obstacles to obtaining a visa.</p>https://blog.123factory.de/posts/berlin-startup-ecosystem-1/Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0900https://blog.123factory.de/posts/berlin-startup-ecosystem-1/<h2 id="home-to-the-national-hub-agency-accelerator-finleap-plays-a-central-role-in-berlins-fintech-scene">Home to the National Hub Agency… Accelerator &lsquo;Finleap&rsquo; plays a central role in Berlin&rsquo;s Fintech scene</h2> <p>Berlin currently hosts 5,052 startups, 1,052 investors, 80 accelerators, and 485 established corporations. As a hub city for IoT (Internet of Things) and Fintech in Germany, and the most active startup ecosystem in Europe, it is becoming a global capital of innovation. While London, which led the European startup scene for years, has slowed down due to Brexit, Berlin has established a dominant position.</p>