Economic struggle and unemployment, especially among young Europeans, are weighing heavy on the European Union. Startups provide an alternative for bright Europeans who don’t want to wait until fate comes their way. Just as the many leading entrepreneurs from Europe before, talent will create successful businesses. Period. The question is whether we give startups the …
Digital Single Market
May 15, 2017
Let’s judge the DSM by its results, not ambitions
Every startup starts with a groundbreaking idea. However, until one can speak of success, many more things have to happen. There is a whole discussion about whether the idea or execution is more important. In that spirit, we propose judging the Digital Single Market by what it achieves, and not by what it sets out to achieve. …
Data
December 13, 2016
The Case for Free Flow of Data
Think global – that’s what startups do from day one. To do so, they require a healthy mix of access to finance, talent, market, education, culture and startup-friendly regulations, which constitute a ecosystem. A borderless internet is one core component of this environment – and that requires free flow of data. We’ve been here before. …
Open Letter
December 12, 2016
Tech Associations Address President-elect
In a cross-sectoral move, 17 tech associations, reached out to president-elect Donald J. Trump.
Statement Tax
December 1, 2016
Getting VAT right this time: Startups’ ask to the European Commission
Currently startups find themselves in a nightmare of costly VAT reporting obligations instead of growing their business.
Data
September 19, 2016
Global Data Flows in Trade
Why cross-border data flows should be included in trade agreements currently under negotiation.
Talent
August 22, 2016
Brain gain: Six ways the EU startup visa will bring success to Europe
Europe needs to do more to attract talented people and the growth of boost startups. Right now, Europe is bleeding talent, but governments can reverse that trend. The European Commission will propose changes to the blue card visa for highly-skilled workers tomorrow (7 June). Let’s hope the executive listens to what member states called for …
Startups
July 18, 2016
Your summer reading list about startups and technology
What are the essential reads for European policy makers (and everyone) this summer and throughout 2016?
Digital Single Market Open Letter
May 11, 2016
Vice President Ansip’s response to our letter
The Commissioner for Digital Single Market’s reply to startup communities.
Digital Single Market Open Letter
May 11, 2016
Our letter to Commission Vice President Andrus Ansip
Startup communities urge EU to put innovation at the heart of the Digital Single Market