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Women in Business: How to build a startup in Germany

Kerstin Schweizer
May 19, 2025

Matinuch Ouyyamwongs created her first app when she was a teenager in Bangkok. At the age of 26 she moved to Germany to become a founder. Her app wants to help prevent people from burn out.

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Matinuch Ouyyamwongs, a startup founder from Bangkok, moved to Germany to pursue her dreams and founded the mental health app Hey Otters in 2023. With a background in Design and Visual Communication and a master's degree in digital media business, she chose Berlin for its supportive startup scene. Despite facing challenges as a migrant and female founder, Matinuch emphasizes the importance of having mentors and a balanced life outside work. She appreciates Berlin's diverse community which makes the city special for her. Matinuch's journey highlights the significance of self-expression and the supportive entrepreneurial environment in Berlin. 

 

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