> 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 a

> 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.