Do It for the Experience! How Lukas Mankow Made the Leap from Amazon FBA to a London Incubator at Age 20

About this episode

At just 20 years old, Lukas Mankow has already proven that age is just a number. The young entrepreneur achieved his breakthrough with Amazon FBA and transparently shares his experiences on his YouTube channel and podcast. Now he's taking the next big step: an incubator in London.

From First Cashflow to Automation

Lukas' journey began early with the search for cashflow generation. He found his breakthrough with Amazon FBA – but success didn't happen overnight. "Never start comparing yourself to others!" he emphasizes. This mindset helped him focus on his own path, even though he's still "at the very beginning."

His "Document don't create" approach led to an impressive 8,000 YouTube subscribers. Instead of producing content just for content's sake, he documents his real entrepreneurial journey – authentic and unfiltered.

Finding the Right People

"Find the right people, go to the right meetings!" is Lukas' advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Community meetups played a crucial role in his development. Here he found not only inspiration but also the contacts that helped him with his next steps.

The process of automating his Amazon FBA products was challenging. "Delegating work isn't easy, it requires trust," he explains. This transition from self-employment to true entrepreneurship required a mindset shift – away from doing everything yourself toward strategic delegation.

The Courage to Take the Big Leap

What drove Lukas to apply to an incubator? "Do it for the experience!" – this mentality shapes his actions. While many see a gap in their CV as a disadvantage, it can actually be an advantage when used correctly.

His experience shows: you can learn programming in just two weeks – if you have the will and the right approach. He answers the question about needing a co-founder pragmatically: "When you need a co-founder and when you don't" depends heavily on individual circumstances.

Silicon Valley vs. Germany: A Mentality Comparison

His time in Silicon Valley opened Lukas' eyes to cultural differences in entrepreneurial mentality. The American attitude toward failure and risk differs fundamentally from German caution. This insight now influences his future plans.

Sharing Knowledge Without Fear of Competition

Despite potential competitive concerns, Lukas openly shares his content and experiences. "Sharing experiences" is his priority – an attitude that isn't yet standard in the German startup scene.

The "Win or Learn" Mentality

"Win or learn – I can't fail, I can only learn," perfectly summarizes Lukas' attitude. This mentality allows him to view setbacks as learning opportunities rather than defeats.

His closing words hit the mark: "Just start!" For Lukas, experience is more important than perfect preparation. With this attitude, he's already made the leap from Amazon FBA to an international incubator – all at just 20 years old.

Anyone wanting to learn more from Lukas can find him on his YouTube channel, his podcast "Level Up," or in his "Zum Erfolg" community.