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Numerous initiatives and campaigns have taken aim at the lack of diversity in the European tech ecosystem. But despite these efforts, the needle hasn’t moved nearly enough over the past decade.
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Talent is the driving force behind any startup, and the landscape has been transformed over the past decade. In this chapter, we dig into who the individuals forming the beating heart of Europe’s tech ecosystem are — from founders to employees — to unpack what's changed, and how they feel about the future.
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European tech companies attract more funding than ever, yet the continent still has some way to catch up to the US. The European funding gap is a critical challenge, and the potential rewards in closing it are immense, from enabling more founders to build $B companies to retaining top talent and capturing more value within Europe.
