Executive SummaryIn this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn "Joe" Menninger and guest Thomas Kösters, MD at DEEP Ecosystems, discuss the potential of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a hidden gem for AI startups. They highlight the region's strong economic leaders and growing AI scene in cities like Warsaw, Bucharest, and Prague. While CEE is not heavily represented in AI startup locations, it shows promise in reaching the top 15 European rankings for AI startup investments. They also delve into AI investments and trends in Europe, including machine learning, big data, and natural language processing.  The episode ends with a call for listener suggestions for future topics of analysis. Like What You Hear? You can tip us here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Startuprad.io Subscribe Herehttps://linktr.ee/startupradio Our Sponsor Startupravenhttps://startupraven.com/ Questions Discussed in the InterviewWhat factors contribute to the success of AI startups in cities like Bucharest, Budapest, Warsaw, and Tallinn in Central Eastern Europe? How do economic leaders like Poland, Bucharest, and Prague drive the growth of startup and AI scenes in Central and Eastern Europe? What are the main challenges for Central and Eastern European AI startups when it comes to attracting investment and building successful ecosystems? How do multinational teams and collaboration across borders contribute to the success of startups in Central and Eastern Europe? What are the key trends in AI investments in Europe, and how do they compare to global trends in AI investment? What opportunities and obstacles do AI startups face when expanding or near-shoring their teams to countries like Croatia, Serbia, Greece, and Poland? Why is Berlin rated as the top destination for starting an AI company, and how does it compare to other popular locations like London? Given the potential of Central and Eastern Europe as a growing hub for AI startups, what strategies can be employed to further develop and promote the region's AI ecosystem? ... About the Pulse of the European Startup EcosystemThe European startup scene is changing fast. There are new players, old ones fading away, and even more to come in their place- all vying for a piece of this growing pie! To avoid getting left behind, you need regular updates on what's going on so that our entrepreneurs can stay one step ahead when building or investing in companies here: https://deepecosystems.com/ The EXCLUSIVE ReportYou can download the exclusive research report here: https://community.deep-ecosystems.com/startupradio FeedbackWe are always looking for ways to make the show better. Please take this opportunity and share your feedback with us! We would love to hear from YOU!!! https://forms.gle/mLV6mVKwGwKuut8BA All Links and Show Notes Here is our blog post:https://medium.com/startuprad-io/the-cee-ai-scene-exploring-investment-growth-and-key-entrepreneurial-hubs-16245f4403ae