At [O’Reilly Solid](http://solidcon.com/) I gave a talk exploring one questions: [What Can IoT Entrepreneurs and the Mittelstand Learn from Each Other?](http://solidcon.com/solid2014/public/schedule/detail/33139). Here are my slides:
O'Reilly Solid: What Can IoT Entrepreneurs and the Mittelstand Learn from Each Other? from Peter Bihr
I’m the first to admit that the 20 minutes didn’t allow to really explore the phenomenon of the German Mittelstand. Rather, I tried a bit of a playful exploration of the culture & mindset that defines this whole beast, particularly by differentiation from Silicon Valley startups.
_tl;dr: Just like the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem is a unique phenomenon, so is the German Mittelstand. Favoring a long-term perspective over quick growth can yield great results. Culture matters._
Enjoy!
