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What is the Big Data startup scene like in Berlin?

I am about to graduate with a PhD in Machine Learning from a US university. I have talked to several Big Data startups in the valley but being a foreigner, the visa is a hurdle. But if this article is true, maybe I should look at the Berlin scene.

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There are lots of startups in Berlin, and the tech scene is flourishing. However, I always feel that companies here are behind the state of the art. There might be exceptions, this is just my impression when I go to meetups, presentations, or talk to colleagues (they have worked for quite a few different companies here in Berlin).

That being said, there are quite a few companies that are into the big data business. Having a PhD will certainly make it very easy for you to get a good job here.

That's nice to know. Do you work for a Berlin big data startup too?

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