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Why Doesn’t Europe Have a Silicon Valley

Friday, 07 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Europe is home to some of the world’s most brilliant minds, world-class universities, and a rich history of scientific and technological breakthroughs. The birthplace of modern banking in Italy, the World Wide Web at CERN, and some of the most advanced engineering institutions globally, Europe should—by all logical measures—be a dominant force in the startup

Published in Regional Development

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Regional Startup Ecosystems Must Embrace Distinction

Saturday, 04 January 2025 by Paul O'Brien

What we can learn from asking of South and Central America You’re failing. Let me cut to that chase. After more nearly two decades in Austin, Texas, and working with cities and regions throughout the world, what holds YOU and your economy back is that you won’t communicate clearly, distinguish your strengths, and acknowledge your

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Published in Economic Development, Regional Development

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