This special edition of the u-path newsletter is dedicated to one of the core missions that drives us every day: building strong bridges across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Whether it's through corporate partnerships, venture investments, events or ecosystem building, we believe collaboration across borders is essential to driving real innovation and long-term competitiveness.
As part of that effort, we’ve been actively contributing to key debates shaping the future of growth & innovation - most recently with one deeply researched perspective on Germany’s transformation, which was published in Handelsblatt (Germany's Financial Times).
I hope you enjoy the read. Please share with your community, provide your thoughts, and join the debate by replying to this e-mail or commenting using the link below.
Warm regards, Philipp Willigmann
Featured: u-path in Handelsblatt on Germany’s Path to Reinvention
We are honored that our perspectives on Germany’s transformation were featured prominently in Germany’s leading business newspaper, Handelsblatt.
The article, titled „Eine Agenda 2050 für Deutschland“, makes a bold but pragmatic case for why Germany must act now to reclaim its leadership in innovation, economic strength, and geopolitical relevance.
📉 From Bureaucracy to Breakthroughs: Why fragmented policies and outdated structures are stalling innovation—and how to fix them.
🔧 Reskilling, AI & Future Talent: We propose a national strategy for tech-driven workforce competitiveness.
🚀 The Case for a National Agenda 2050: How countries like Korea and Canada can inspire Germany’s path forward—and why political courage and cross-sector leadership are needed now.
This national spotlight was sparked by a u-path thought piece titled “Germany’s Path to Overcoming the Challenges of Transformation”, where we called for a comprehensive, cross-sector agenda that blends global capital, technology, and talent to re-energize Germany’s economy. 🧠 Read our full perspective on u-path.com →
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Invited to Debate Core Recomendations to German Diplomatic and Policy Leaders in the U.S.
From left to right: Christian Strowa, Jean Froehly, Dr. Leonhard Emmerling, Philipp Willigmann, Dr. Katrin Amian, Christofer Burger, Ambassador Peter Ptassek, Christian Jetzlsperger, Sebastian Körber
Following the publication of “Eine Agenda 2050 für Deutschland” in Handelsblatt, u-path was invited to discuss our core recommendations to a distinguished delegation of German diplomatic and policy leaders in the U.S.
Among the participants were:
Ambassador Peter Ptassek (Director General for Strategic Communication, German Federal Foreign Office)
Christofer Burger (Consul General)
Jean Froehly (Head of Economic Section, German Embassy, Washington D.C.)
These conversations underscore the growing demand for platforms like u-path to connect business, government, and innovation ecosystems more strategically.
We were also honored to be invited by both the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung to join upcoming economic forums - reinforcing our mission to help shape the next chapter of Germany’s and Europe’s transformation through cross-sector collaboration.
Strategic Outlooks & Global Signals – Perspectives from Germany, the U.S. & Asia
As global dynamics shift, u-path has been closely tracking how the incoming U.S. administration could reshape cross-border innovation strategies.
In our analysis: "Adapting to Change: What the New U.S. Administration Means for Corporate Venture Capital and Innovation in Europe" (January), we explore how Europe’s CVCs and corporate innovators can position themselves for success—doubling down on core strengths, embracing geopolitical independence, and building resilient venture theses.
🌏 In parallel, our Asia-focused deep dive “Asia Rising: How the East is Reshaping Global Venture” maps out the growing role of Asian ecosystems in defining the next wave of global innovation, from sovereign-backed venture funds to public-private tech partnerships.🔗 Read the full Asia perspective here →
Together, these pieces represent u-path’s growing role as a bridge between European, American, and Asian venture ecosystems - driving forward public-private collaboration, tech-enabled competitiveness, and economic resilience.
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