From Nepal to Munich: Building Startups and Mastering LinkedIn in Germany

What happens when you delete 3,500 LinkedIn connections and start over?

Sanjeev Thapa, a three-time founder from Nepal, reveals the unexpected strategy that transformed his consulting business in Germany. From burning through €700,000 in 15 months by over-engineering a startup to discovering why German language skills matter more than a stellar resume, his journey is packed with hard-won lessons about building companies in one of Europe's most regulated markets.

In this very candid conversation, Sanjeev shares how he went from student visa struggles to German citizenship in record time (hint: organization is everything), why he chose Munich's mountains over Berlin's startup scene, and the daily networking system that finally cracked the code to landing international clients. 

Whether you're navigating German bureaucracy, building your first startup, or wondering if you should wipe your own LinkedIn network clean, this episode delivers the unfiltered truth about succeeding as an expat entrepreneur in Germany.

You can find this episode and all episodes as well as show notes for each at https://thegermanylist.de/the-germany-expat-business-show-podcast/

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