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 team, tapping talent pools, and making strategic moves so that you can benefit from Silicon Valley’s dynamism and Europe’s unique advantages. We’ll weave in some anecdotes from our VC meetings that highlight what investors look for in founding teams and how great founders navigate between the two worlds.
