The second edition of this volume impresses with updated data and an expanded general section that incorporates new insights on the topic. What makes successful entrepreneurship? And how does one actually become an entrepreneur? Startup founders from around the world were interviewed for this book about their childhood, their company history, and their motivations, as well as their crises and secrets to success. The several-hour-long conversations were conducted with each founder based on a guideline with central questions. The result is stories that provide exciting insights into the highs and lows of the founders' biographies. In short, very personal glimpses into the international world of startups. In addition to the stories, all interviews were scientifically evaluated and analyzed to gain insight into the international startup cosmos.