How can we enable cross-border startup expansion and bridge ecosystems on a global scale? Claus Karthe is the Co-Founder & CEO at German Entrepreneurship Asia, connecting the innovation ecosystems of Asia and Europe to promote synergies between startups, investors and corporates. He shares his entrepreneurial journey that led him to launching the market expansion program Scaler8, and explains challenges and learnings in creating impact as a startup accelerator for cross-border growth.