Why Workplace Safety is Important for Every Company
Workplace safety is a cornerstone of any successful business. It impacts employee well-being, productivity, and the overall company culture. Beyond legal compliance, ensuring a safe workplace environment is crucial for preventing accidents, minimizing risks, and fostering a healthy, efficient workforce. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of workplace safety, the costs of unsafe environments, […]
Part 4: The Founder’s Edge – Talent, Team, and Tactical Moves to Navigate Both Worlds
Having explored the macro differences in ecosystems, we conclude our series with what founders can do about it. As an early-stage founder, you’re not just a spectator to the transatlantic differences – you can actively leverage the strengths of both the Bay Area and Europe. This final part focuses on the founder’s perspective: building your […]
Part 3: The Innovation Risk Paradox – What US VCs Back That EU VCs Often Won’t
In our conversations with venture investors, a striking pattern emerged around risk and innovation. U.S. venture capitalists, especially in Silicon Valley, often embrace a “go big or go home” philosophy – they’ll back audacious, outlier ideas with massive payoff potential (and massive risk). This trend has grown even more, with VCs now shying away from […]
Part 2: The Capital Gap – Dilution, Deal Sizes, and Strategic Fundraising in the EU vs US
If you’re an early-stage founder toggling between Europe and the U.S., one difference hits you in the wallet: how much money you can raise – and at what cost to your ownership. In this second part of our series (drawing on candid input from VCs at Alumni Ventures, 10VC, etc., and broader market data), we […]
Part 1: The Network Effect – Why the Bay Area Still Wins
Through the excellent organization of @DutchTechX, we were able to sit down with several Silicon Valley venture capitalists – from boutique firms like 10VC to multi-stage funds like Alumni Ventures, Acrew Capital, Canaan and Greatpoint Ventures. Through these conversations, we, a common theme emerged: the San Francisco Bay Area’s startup ecosystem remains unparalleled. Despite talk […]
OneBonsai at GTC 2025: A Gateway to the Future of AI
We were thrilled to attend the GTC 2025 (GPU Technology Conference) in San Jose, California, where we had the opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds in the tech industry. This conference brought together AI innovators, engineers, and researchers from all around the world. It was a fantastic chance for us to connect, […]
