>Many said expanding a company in France can be hard because of stringent employment laws and the country's small market. In the United States, on the other han

>Many said expanding a company in France can be hard because of stringent employment laws and the country's small market. In the United States, on the other hand, a startup can expend the same resources to access a much bigger market - and thus faster growth and larger profits. There's also something to be said for the Bay Area's culture of innovation.