The Reason Europe Has No Tech Companies

The R Street Institute's Wayne Brough and Adam Thierer explain how European tech regulations make it almost impossible to headquarter a major company on that continent. #shorts

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[gloriathomas]

Europe has tons of tech firms however they are largely centered in Germany, 2 of the largest being SAP and Siemens (both whom I've done business with).

Right now though the biggest hurdle to Europe's race to keep up with silicone valley is demographics i.e Europe's economy is largely dominated by the old.

[wiliss]

it is so strange this is even possible !!.. why ??