Disagree, it seems much smoother and practical to live in Europe than the US, at least the countries I've lived in (YMMV obviously). Clearer regulations, easier

Disagree, it seems much smoother and practical to live in Europe than the US, at least the countries I've lived in (YMMV obviously). Clearer regulations, easier to be available in multiple countries, less political turmoil, less worry about health and better work/life balance are just some of the things I'd prioritize for business purposes. I don't think I'd consider the US for starting a business unless I was forced to. I don't think favoring things like stability and clarity to be "ideological", those are practical concerns for me. Besides, I think the original part of "FOSS community in Europe is much stronger than in America" to ring quite true too, which if you're building a business that is all about FOSS, also makes much more practical sense to be based in Europe than the US.