The bureaucracy certainly sucks, but on the other hand, wages in Berlin are what, a third of what they are in Silicon Valley and London? And immigration is much easier than the U.S., so if someone wants to move to work for you, they mostly can. If you're starting a company, over the medium and long-term that should dominate every other factor.
I'm still getting set up, but so far it seems doable. And cost of living and lifestyle are much better here than other places I've been.
I'm still getting set up, but so far it seems doable. And cost of living and lifestyle are much better here than other places I've been.