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 for startups to thrive?
Europe’s economy generated $17.3 trillion in 2013, slightly above US’ GDP ($16.8 trillion). It is the world’s second largest consumer market, home to more than 500 million people, and close to a third of the top 100 companies by market cap. Tiny in comparison When it comes to tech leaders however, Europe still pales in comparison. DWS - Main Day 2 - 1 on Main Stage - Dublin Web Summit 2012.
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