The battle between countries to house and foster the tech firms of the future has become a global race to attract startup talent.
But in a recent survery by Global Entrepreneurship Week, Western Europe scored one of the lowest marks for entrepreneurs’ satisfaction with their country’s regulatory environment.
Highlights from the report
In association with Freshfields, we’ve produced a free downloadable report, outlining the key facts you need to know.
Here are some of the key highlights:
- IP and payment processing are major issues that startups face in new markets.
Roundtable attendees |
| Ian White – Sailthru |
| Matt Jacobson – Freshfields |
| Mikkel Svane – Zendesk |
| David Cobb – Deloitte |
| Andreas Bodczek – Sponsorpay |
| Ryan Holmes – Hootsuite |
| Slava Rubin – Indiegogo |
| Pieter van der Does – Adyen |
| Gary Swart – oDesk |
| Christina Riesen – Evernote |
| Gillian Munson – Allen and Company |
| Barry O’Brien – Silicon Valley Bank |
- It’s important for startups to cast a wide net when looking for talent.
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Though potentially lucrative, corruption and bureaucracy can make emerging markets unpredictable and inconsistent.
- There will likely be continued internationalisation of early stage business as the world continues to move further toward a global digital economy.
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Tech City News‘ monthly roundtables cover topical issues that affect London’s growing technology sector.
Taking place at the Eight Club in Moorgate, they bring together thought leaders, startup founders, investors and service providers for an informal discussion.