Opinion

November 25, 2022

Is the European startup scene in a values crisis?

After Slush's decision to revoke Immigram's prize, Europe's startup scene could be losing sight of the morals that make it great


Sven Jungmann

5 min read

“Culture is about actions”

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Sven Jungmann

Dr. Sven Jungmann, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, is currently co-founding and leading a machine olfaction company that aims to detect diseases in your breath.

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