Why Europe needs more tech leaders

The US is home to the world’s leading tech companies, with Silicon Valley serving as an unchallenged startup hub. The confluence of a large pool of capital, world-class talent, vibrant support infrastructure and a risk-loving culture has bred a self-fulfilling cycle of innovation and entrepreneurship. As Valley startups grow, they have immediate access to the world’s largest consumer market, connected by a single language and culture. This allows them to scale up fast and attain critical mass before needing to export their model to other countries. What is stopping the same thing from happening in Europe? Isn’t Europe a big enough ocean…

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