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From Vogtland to Silicon Valley: Entrepreneur Gläß is revolutionizing the software industry!
Rainer Gläß, entrepreneur from Vogtland, is revolutionizing Silicon Valley with an AI start-up and investing in business software.
From Vogtland to Silicon Valley: Entrepreneur Gläß is revolutionizing the software industry!
Rainer Gläß, a renowned entrepreneur from Vogtland in Saxony, has made a name for himself in the software industry, particularly through his cash register software, which brought in millions. With a background in studying information technology, he laid the foundation for his success by founding the company GK Datensysteme in Schöneck in 1990. This company, which was sold to the Japanese technology group Fujitsu in 2023, employed 1,250 people at the time and achieved sales of over 150 million euros. GK Software SE, known as the “Hidden Champion”, supplies checkout software for major retailers such as Lidl, Edeka and Migros. tu-dresden.de reports that Gläß remains active after this successful sale and is currently working on a new AI start-up in Silicon Valley.
At 66, Gläß plans to revolutionize the industry again. He moves between the worlds of Silicon Valley and his home in Vogtland. He has also taken over the Fichtelberg suspension railway in Oberwiesenthal and wants to transform a ruined factory in Plauen into an AI center. Gläß has earned many awards for years, including the title of “Entrepreneur of the Year” several times and has been mentioned in a number of well-known publications, including manager magazine alongside greats such as Claus Hipp and Dirk Roßmann.
New ways with AI and software
His commitment to the renewal of the Fichtelberg and the founding of an AI start-up are not only entrepreneurial steps, but also part of his vision for the future. Gläß pursues the goal of developing innovative business software and at the same time promoting regional development in Vogtland. He is motivated by the challenges facing the industry, as digitalization is becoming more and more important and companies are more dependent than ever on intelligent software solutions. Capital highlights how important his new approach could be for the market in Germany.
However, Gläß is not the only one active in the German start-up scene. Baden-Württemberg in particular has proven to be fertile ground for start-ups and has repeatedly taken top positions in rankings in recent years. The state has produced numerous innovative projects through state funding, proximity to universities and networking opportunities. These cover numerous technology areas and receive support from campaigns such as “THE Start-up LÄND”, which also focuses on artificial intelligence and social innovations. entrepreneur.de lists the advantages and support programs that make this environment attractive.