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Pessimism Prevents Building Tech Companies

Building tech companies requires optimism about the future; Germany's widespread pessimism about the future, low status of startups, and unwillingness of talent to leave good careers for risky ventures are the leading reasons Germany under-produces tech giants despite abundant technical talent.

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Tobi Lütke

Evidence Quote

You have to be optimistic about the future. Otherwise, why would you want to contribute to progress and make it come faster?

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Tobi LütkeConversations with Tyler
Created: 6/13/2026, 3:32:50 AM

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