Michael and Johnny continue their International Technology Tour by exploring Europe's startup scene. Starting off with an overview of the continent followed up by looking at the up and coming Swiss Crypto Valley and UK's various tech hubs, finally, we wrap up with some honorable mentions from the rest of the continent.
In the News of the Week, we discuss Apple's statement regarding their stance on the new Chinese privacy rules regarding Hong Kong user data and their recent delay for iOS Ad Tracking software changes.
Recorded Date: Sunday, September 6, 2020
Time Stamps
- 00:00:18: Apple in the news
- 00:09:43: European Startup Scene
- 00:16:29: Swiss Crypto Valley
- 00:30:24: UK Hubs
- 00:39:36: Honorable Mentions
- 00:43:54: Wrapping Up
Highlights
- Why is Apple suddenly delaying their iPhone Ad Tracking Changes that rattled the Ad Industry? What is their motivation for delaying this?
- London, Berlin, and Paris have accounted for the lion's share of the VC funding and are home to some of the largest startups on the continent
- Venture capital is diversifying and growing in other areas - Spain, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, etc
- European Startups raised a record over $34 B in 2019 alone
- Zug, a town with a population of ~30K is the home to Switzerland's Crypto Valley has over 800 crypto companies
- The UK has several tech hubs - Silicon Roundabout, Silicon Glen, Silicon Fen, Silicon Gorge
- Several ingredients that contribute to an area becoming a tech hub: easy of access to transportation, favorable government policies, access to universities/research facilities, and access to funding (VC, corporate)
- European startup scene continues to mature
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