EP 41: Dr. Rainer Seider – Head of Unit International Affairs @ Governing Mayor of Berlin

🚀 Berlin’s Rise as a Global Startup Hub & International Partnerships 🌍In this episode of The Executives, we sit down with Dr. Rainer Seider, an expert in international affairs, to discuss:How Berlin became a global startup magnetThe role of AI & innovation in governmentWhy Berlin’s ecosystem attracts international talentThe impact of migration on Germany’s workforce🔗 Watch the full episode to gain insights into Berlin’s transformation & how startups, investors, and policymakers are shaping the future.📌 Chapters:00:21 - Welcome to Rainer Seider01:12 - Rainer’s Background: From Law & Politics to International Affairs03:11 - Why Berlin’s Startup Scene Switched from German to English06:04 - Rainer’s ultimate comfort food08:30 - The professional journey of Rainer and passion for global partnerships13:30 - Why Berlin needs Talent Migration?15:37 - The Debate on Migration & Germany’s Workforce Needs19:06 - Berlin’s Culture & Its Role in Global Startups26:05 - What Makes Berlin Ideal for Founders & Investors?30:04 - Services available to the General Public from the city of Berlin34:46 - AI & Digitalization: The Future of Berlin’s Public Services38:23 - Project Rainer is passionate about? Asia Berlin Summit: Why Startups Should Look to Asia44:24 - Who Should Attend Asia Berlin? Startups, Corporates, Investors?46:44 - Final Thoughts: Strengthening Berlin as a Global Hub🎙 About the GuestDr. Rainer Seider is an accomplished leader in international affairs and strategic partnerships, currently serving as Head of Unit International Affairs for the Governing Mayor of Berlin.With extensive experience fostering global connections for Berlin’s citizens, startups, and SMEs, he has spearheaded initiatives like the AsiaBerlin Summit, promoting intercontinental collaboration and innovation.📢 Connect with Dr. Rainer SeiderLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rainerseider/ Berlin Partners: https://www.berlin-partner.de/en Startup Map Berlin: https://startup-map.berlin/AsiaBerlin: https://asia.berlin/ Learn more about Berlin: https://www.berlin.de/ 📢 Connect with Majid MahmoodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majidmofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majidmpage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@majidmofficialMajidM: https://www.majidm.com