> It's not healthy to equate the two - as the 'startup' scene in America is actually very vibrant, while there may be an issue with small business formation A

> It's not healthy to equate the two - as the 'startup' scene in America is actually very vibrant, while there may be an issue with small business formation A very valid and smart observation. I read the subject title and I was like "What????". No country is even remotely close to the US with respect to startups.