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Unit Economics 101: The Financial Logic Investors Expect You to Understand Before Fundraising
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Unit Economics 101: The Financial Logic Investors Expect You to Understand Before Fundraising

Most founders delay unit economics. Not because they do not matter, but because they feel uncertain. But investors are not looking for perfect numbers. They are looking for clear thinking. This piece breaks down how unit economics reveal whether your business actually works and what founders need to understand earlier than they think.

Elisabeth Sabeditsch
Mar 25, 2026
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Custom Development Isn’t Dead: Why Startups Still Need Real Engineers in an AI-First World
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Custom Development Isn’t Dead: Why Startups Still Need Real Engineers in an AI-First World

There is a growing belief that AI will make custom software development obsolete, but in reality, it is making strong engineering more critical than ever. While AI accelerates how code is generated, it cannot replace the judgment, architectural thinking, and long term responsibility required to build reliable systems. The real advantage lies in a hybrid approach where AI handles speed and repetition, and engineers focus on structure, scalability, and decision making. At The Delta, this balance is key to building products that are not just fast to launch, but designed to last.

Wynand Viljoen
Mar 18, 2026
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The Case for Agent F: Challenging a €223 Billion Monopoly to Engineer the AI-Native Enterprise
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The Case for Agent F: Challenging a €223 Billion Monopoly to Engineer the AI-Native Enterprise

Julian Teicke
Mar 17, 2026
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Inside Berlin’s Most Curated Event Spaces: What Today’s Audiences Actually Want
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Inside Berlin’s Most Curated Event Spaces: What Today’s Audiences Actually Want

Event spaces in Berlin are no longer defined by size or prestige, but by how they make people feel. As audiences become more discerning, planners are shifting toward spaces that prioritize warmth, intention, and human connection over scale and polish, choosing environments that encourage interaction rather than passive attendance. The most effective venues today are thoughtfully curated to support real engagement, and The Delta Campus reflects this shift by offering a space designed for collaboration, comfort, and meaningful connections.

Nina Dangel
Mar 11, 2026
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From Five Bookings to a Billion Euro Business: The GetYourGuide Story
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From Five Bookings to a Billion Euro Business: The GetYourGuide Story

From five bookings in two years to 33 million experiences annually, GetYourGuide CEO Johannes Reck shared the unfiltered founder journey behind one of Europe’s biggest travel tech companies at Gründerszene × The Delta. In this conversation, he reflects on early failures, the pivot that changed everything, and why optimism, flexibility, and long term conviction are essential to building a generational company.

Alexandra Matthews
Mar 9, 2026
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Your First Office: What Every Early-Stage Founder Should Consider Before Signing a Lease
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Your First Office: What Every Early-Stage Founder Should Consider Before Signing a Lease

Your first office is not just a place to work. It is an early operating decision that leaves a long shadow. Move too early and you create pressure to perform growth. Move too late and you quietly lose momentum. The real question is simple. Would being together make your work better right now. Here is what founders should consider before committing.

Tsveta Stoeva
Mar 4, 2026
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The Delta Raises €4.5 Million to Scale Europe’s Venture Ecosystem
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The Delta Raises €4.5 Million to Scale Europe’s Venture Ecosystem

From Berlin to Europe: Building campuses, professionalising venture building at scale.

Louis Buys
Mar 2, 2026
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Early Go-To-Market for Startups: How to Get Your First 20–50 Customers Without Wasting Time
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Early Go-To-Market for Startups: How to Get Your First 20–50 Customers Without Wasting Time

Early Go-To-Market is where many startups lose momentum, not because they stop, but because they do too much without learning enough. The first twenty to fifty customers do not come from scale. They come from trust, clarity, and founder led conversations that reveal what actually matters. The goal is not to build a machine too early. It is to get specific, learn fast, and earn the right to scale.

Elisabeth Sabeditsch
Feb 25, 2026
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From Idea to MVP in 30 Days: How AI Is Compressing Early Product Cycles
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From Idea to MVP in 30 Days: How AI Is Compressing Early Product Cycles

AI is shrinking the gap between intent and execution. What used to take months can now take weeks, and in some cases a focused team can ship an MVP in 30 days. But speed only works when it is paired with judgment. The real advantage is not moving fast, it is choosing clearly and building with enough structure to learn and scale.

Wynand Viljoen
Feb 18, 2026
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