Germany vs. US Tech Growth: No Global Company Since SAP in 1972
tobias_rees · x · 2026-08-31
Tobias Rees highlights that Germany hasn't produced a global company since SAP in 1972, contrasting this with the US West Coast's output over the last 30 years. Agreeing with Christian Miele, he argues that bureaucracy isn't the main blocker; rather, a lack of ambition and mentality upgrade is the core issue.
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