The Bristol leg of Tech City UK’s Tech Nation tour took place last night and if I took anything away from the event it’s that there’s a great sense of optimism in the city’s tech community.
In a panel discussion moderated by Tech City UK COO MB Christie, members of the local tech ecosystem extolled the virtues of Bristol as a place to create and grow technology companies.
The Tech Nation report highlighted the positive attitude of those based in the area, showing 92% of Bristol and Bath tech workers feel they have a good quality of life, with 88% describing their optimism about the area’s digital growth as ‘good’.
When asked why there was such a high level of satisfaction and optimism in the area, Gareth Williams, CEO of 3D animation firm Yellow Dog, quipped: “The cider.”...