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The subject is interesting, but I don't think the article author gets into the real issues. I'm thinking something broader - it seems like there's virtually no
by ufmace 10y ago
The subject is interesting, but I don't think the article author gets into the real issues. I'm thinking something broader - it seems like there's virtually no business/tech innovation in Europe at all. How many innovative American tech companies are big in Europe? Apple, Google, Uber, AirBnB, Facebook, Amazon, etc, just off the top of my head. Can you name an innovative European company that's big in the US? I can't think of any that I could call innovative with a straight face.
What's behind this, though? Excessive business regulation? Investment regulation? Culture of entrepreneurship? All of the above? Something else?
- digi_owl 10y agoA generation or two of people that can handle written english good enough to use products and services only available in said language.
- fnord123 10y ago> Can you name an innovative European company that's big in the US? I can't think of any that I could call innovative with a straight face. BMW is innovative and big in the US. I'm sure you can keep a straight face. Also, Audi. There have been plenty of companies in the past like Skype, Nokia, ARM, Mojang, CCP. But many of them get bought. In any event, it's obviously more lob sided towards the US. There are many of factors. If I were a researcher I would probably begin by investigating how many Europeans move to the US to start or join companies (lots) and if there is any 'patriotism effect'. For example, I've only seen the severe distinction of "domestic" vs. "import" (e.g. cars, beers, etc) in the US.