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From Socialist Roots to a Free-Market Startup Renaissance: Estonia

Friday, 03 January 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Estonia has long been hailed as the digital darling of Europe, a small Baltic nation that defied its post-Soviet limitations to emerge as a tech powerhouse. Yet, for all its acclaim, Estonia’s journey has been shaped by a tension between its socialist roots and a growing desire for economic liberalism. Today, with sweeping governmental reforms

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Why Most Countries Fail at Tech Startups (How to Fix That)

Friday, 20 December 2024 by Paul O'Brien

Wrapping up 2024 and on our way into a fresh start, whether you celebrate the holidays or ring in the new year, something most of us will experience in the next few weeks is a shift in the culture we typically experience. People are warmer, perhaps more social, and in the spirit of giving gifts

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European Nations Reform Employee Ownership Laws to Boost Startup Ecosystem

Monday, 02 December 2024 by Paul O'Brien

Monday Ventures: Weekly What’s Shaping the Startup Economy In late October 2024, seven European countries enacted significant reforms to their employee ownership laws, aligning more closely with U.S. standards to enhance their competitiveness in attracting talent and investment within the startup sector. This development addresses longstanding bureaucratic hurdles and tax policies that have previously hindered

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Croatia: A Historical Backbone of Resilience and Opportunity

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 by Paul O'Brien

Croatia’s history is defined by resilience and adaptability, traits that naturally align with the entrepreneurial spirit. Originally part of the Roman Empire, Croatia grew through centuries of influence by various empires and regimes—from the medieval Croatian Kingdom to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and later as part of Yugoslavia until its independence in 1991. This complex history

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Europe’s Regulatory Environment Evolves

Monday, 04 November 2024 by Paul O'Brien

Monday Ventures: Weekly What’s Shaping the Startup Economy Europe’s evolving regulatory environment is shaping up to create substantial shifts for startups, affecting talent attraction, competition, and market access across the continent. Below is an in-depth analysis of the latest policy changes that promise to redefine the European startup landscape. Talent Acquisition and Employee Ownership Europe

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The Art Making Manchester Startups

Thursday, 30 March 2023 by Paul O'Brien

Have this unusual thesis about innovation and entrepreneurship: Cities and countries throughout the world associate themselves with “tech” or appeal to venture capital, they strive to be known as startup cities or the next Silicon Something; at the end of the day, most fail to achieve the circumstances of such an economy. Startups fail. It’s rather the

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