> There's lots of innovation and quality tech in Europe. I agree. > We just don't see it because Europe has much greater diversity of language and culture tha

> There's lots of innovation and quality tech in Europe. I agree. > We just don't see it because Europe has much greater diversity of language and culture than North America. This means that companies can target a niche in their country that has zero relevance to Americans. But then how come american companies are able dominate europe and even the world? On the flip side, how come canadian companies aren't dominating? How are american companies overcoming the challenges of language and culture in europe? There might be some merit to you diversity of language and culture claim but the more I think about it, it seems like a crutch or an excuse for europeans. I think europe has a lot to offer, but they aren't living up to their potential. Could it be lack of capital/funding or cultural aversion to risk taking? Or maybe other commenters are right, there are more to life than being the top tech producer.