The success of Germany's DeepL: 'This tech company could not have been created in Silicon Valley'
- Germany's DeepL has grown into a European tech success with its AI-based translation service.
- The company, founded by Polish Jarek Kutylowski, is valued at $2 billion.
- Kutylowski advises young people to take 'an uncomfortable path' to reform European industry.
German DeepL started as a competitor to Google Translate, but became the better of the American competitor. With its own AI, DeepL focuses on translations, but Polish founder and CEO Jarek Kutylowski sees more opportunities. 'Because there are fewer large tech companies in Europe, it is easier to attract talent.'
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