Dear Founders,
As chair of the TFU shareholders’ meeting, I am pleased that you are taking advantage of the services offered by the Ulm/Neu-Ulm Region Gründerzentrum. I am impressed that more than 90% of these young companies make it through their first five years and successfully establish themselves.
This success is good for our region, and that is why we, the municipal shareholders, support our TFU. A Gründerzentrum is a sustainable form of economic development.
You’re top-notch professionally—I’ve seen that for myself many times. You’ll gradually build your skills as an entrepreneur, drawing on the experience and training provided by the TFU team. If, after a few years, you no longer need TFU, we’ll all be happy, because that will mean TFU has fulfilled its purpose.
TFU’s management therefore has our full support, even when it comes to unconventional funding initiatives. And if it’s in your best interest to relocate elsewhere, you’ll find that TFU is a rather atypical landlord: we clearly prioritize your well-being and that of the region over short-term profit considerations.
The fact that the TFU manages its own affairs well while also being able to take a broader perspective is what best serves you and your progress.
I sincerely wish you and your teams a steady stream of good ideas, satisfied customers, and great success overall
Yours,
Ivo Gönner
Chair of the TFU Shareholders’ Meeting
