For example, a key question in the discussions was regarding the level of the experience of founders. After many years of active startup support, the number of entrepreneurs who start their second or third company has grown. Consequently, we identified this as a key indicator for the quality of the city’s talent pool. Another important aspect in the global competition for the best startup conditions is Berlin’s ability to attract top Venture Capital firms to the city, notably in order to scout local companies from an office in town.