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Global Startup Cultures – European Union
Europe is not a single state, especially after Brexit. Despite the region’s disparities, European tech ecosystems love collaborating and fostering communities in co-working spaces. Across Europe, the number…
August 18, 2016VC Funding and the Culture that Rewards Failure
‘Fail fast, fail often’ is a mantra of tech startups but VCs may need to rethink this approach to reduce their losses
August 8, 2016A Brief History of Hacking
There’s a direct correlation between the way open-source software permeated business and the developer culture we have today. Professor Gabriella Coleman and technology journalist Clive Thompson weigh in.
August 4, 2016Tech Entrepreneurs Flock to Bali
For decades, Bali has enticed people from everywhere to open hotels, restaurants and other tourist draws. Increasingly though, the island’s transplants are entrepreneurs developing apps and enterprise software solutions.
August 2, 2016NYC Tech Catches Up to the Hype
New York is in the process of catching up to the hype. That doesn’t make for splashy headlines, and takes a long time, but the reality of the NYC tech ecosystem coming of age is actually happening right now.
July 25, 2016Recode Co-Founder Calls Out Silicon Valley Indifference to Social Issues
Silicon Valley startups make billions solving problems for the richest segments of the population while ignoring social and economic problems affecting everyone else. This cycle threatens the future of the city these startups call home, says Recode’s Kara Swisher.
July 15, 2016500 Startups’ Dave McClure Advises Founders at Startupfest
The sobering words from Dave McClure, a respected voice among VCs worldwide, helped bring perspective to Startupfest attendees on the challenges facing founders aiming for Twilio-like success.
July 15, 2016Short-Term and Medium-Term Consequences of Brexit on UK Tech
"Maybe we, as the tech community, assumed that the rest of country wanted the same things we did. This is perhaps why the outcome has come as such as a surprise to so many of us ."
June 29, 2016UK Startups Worried About Talent and Funding After Brexit Vote
After the United Kingdom voted 52% to leave the European Union, the startup community in London and Scotland — both of which voted to remain in the union — has been thrown into turmoil.
June 24, 2016“Silicon Forest” Attracts Talent from the Mother of all Tech Ecosystems
Portland’s affordability is major factor behind the growth experienced in the high tech sector, and resulting increased salaries are contributing back to the city’s wealth. And this benefits the U.S. Pacific Northwest as a whole. As an indication of the trend, the region’s talent pool grew 28 percent between 2010 and 2013, compared to 20.8 percent in Silicon Valley.
May 19, 2016The Downside of Jobs in the Startup Era
Jobs shed by startups in their fifth year equal 65 percent of that year's new hires. This number, which shows the difficulty many companies have transitioning out of their startup phase, doesn't account for jobs shed by startups that go bust. Nor does it count jobs lost as a result of startups disrupting a traditional industry.
April 27, 2016VOX: Non-compete Enforcement Hobbles Tech Ecosystems
Non-compete agreements are not just void in California. Employers can be held liable for refusing to hire someone for not agreeing to sign one. The unfettered job-hopping freedom that results has helped give rise to Intel, Tesla and YouTube.
April 19, 2016Startup Conversation in Social Media Follows The Money To India
Optimism over economic reforms by India’s Narendra Modi give the world’s second most populous country a big presence in social media chatter worldwide.
March 31, 2016EU Struggles to Unlock Value of a Digital Single Market
The European Commission recently passed the halfway mark in a plan to help revitalize the region’s economy by allowing freer digital trade, an initiative the executive body claims could unleash €415 billion ($466.9 billion) in economic growth through streaming, online shopping, and cloud computing by the end of this decade.
March 31, 2016We’re Calling It: Startups Have Ended the Industrial Era
The world’s economic map is being redrawn. Industries dominant since the 19th century with support from government institutions and political alliances are now a drag on the global economy. Meanwhile, tech startups — disregarded by many of the bureaucracies and political offices that perpetuated the old industrial order — are creating growth.
March 31, 2016VIDEO: Military Experience Powers Tel Aviv Startup Ecosystem
With more startups per capita than anywhere in the world, Tel Aviv is consistently ranked among the world's leading tech cities, making it a formidable competitor to Silicon Valley, London and Berlin.
March 31, 2016Frequently Asked Questions
What is a startup ecosystem?
The network of founders, investors, universities, accelerators, large companies and governments in a place that together help new companies start and grow.
Which ecosystems does TechPortfolio cover?
Canadian cities including Toronto, Waterloo, Montréal, Vancouver and Calgary, and international hubs from Silicon Valley to Singapore.
What is the Startup Cultures Across Canada series?
A city-by-city TechPortfolio series profiling how startup communities work across Canada. A companion series, Global Startup Cultures, covers other countries.
Does the section cover diversity and talent?
Yes. The Diversity & Talent subsection covers women in technology, skills gaps and immigration.
How can I suggest an ecosystem story?
Email info@techportfolio.net with the city or community and what is changing there.