Some of Europes hottest startups arrived at TNW València last week to develop ideas, expandnetworks, create new leads, and and most importantly of all fight. Not in the physical sense, of course, but in a fiercely-contested TNW València pitch battle. After surviving a seriesof fiery knockout clashes, eight of Europes most electrifying startups were selected for the contest final on Friday. València provided the perfect stage for the showdown. The region is Spains fastest-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, with the most startups per capita in the country. It was also bathed in glorious sunshine but this was no vacation…

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TNW València is finally here! Founders, investors, business leaders, and tech enthusiasts descended on Valèncias marina this morning to discover the next in tech, now. Before long, the venue nestled between the historic inner city and the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean was bustling with talks, deals, pitches, and a whole lot of fun. TNW València is officially open! Its #Time4València and you are all invited to enjoy the @FinancialTimes #tech festival and to discover the Valencian innovative ecosystem. Let the future of technology surprise you! pic.twitter.com/e1oAse7yEF VLC Tech City (@VLCTechCity) March 29, 2023 …

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Once predominantly known for IKEA, Ericsson, and Volvo, in the past decade, Sweden has emerged as one the most valued tech ecosystems in Europe, with Stockholm ranking as the fifth top performer in 2021. The success of Swedish startups such as Tink and Spotify has turned the capital city into a world-renowned tech hub, attracting the attention of international investors and for good reason. Stockholm is home to nearly 3,000 startups and scaleups, and counts 208 VC investors and 101,000 tech employees. The city has also bred more tech unicorns per capita than any other region in the world…

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By now, youll have seen it. Pope Francis walks across the frame, his focus on the mid-distance. Hes brightly lit as though its early morning. A silver cross hangs from his neck, dangling over his snow-white, Balenciaga-inspired puffer jacket. Its the baller bishop, the steezy father, his holy drippiness and hes been ordained from on high. If you were on social media at any point over the past weekend, you would have seen the image. And if you were anything like me and seemingly millions of other people you didnt immediately realise it was AI-generated. In history…

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With the passage of the European Unions Digital Markets Act (DMA) in 2022, online platforms, including Apple, with EU revenues of 75 billion euros or more and at least 45 million active monthly end users must open up their devices to third party app stores. The DMA aims to end unfair practices by large online platforms that hold a high degree of market power and function as so-called digital gatekeepers, providing key gateways between consumers and business users. The goal of the DMA is to make it easier for small and mid-size tech companies to enter markets currently dominated by…

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The gender equity gap in the tech sector is well-documented. Research has found that women occupy only 22% of all tech roles across European companies, while the proportion of funding raised by female-only teams has dropped from 3% to 1% since 2018. The issue is prevalent at every level of the industry. A2022 poll by Web Summit showed that 67% of European women in technology feel unfairly paid compared to their male peers. Despite this pessimistic picture, technology can also provide a means to close the gender equity gap. Thats the mission of acclaimed gender economist and former Global 500…

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Is it a boat or is it a plane? Put your glasses on! This is clearly an electrically-powered hydrofoil passenger ferry. The brainchild of Swedish startup Candela, the P-12 Shuttle is set to become the fastest and longest-range electric passenger vessel in the world when it launches this summer. Founded in 2014, Candela has spent years perfecting its design on recreational boats, and now, fuelled by a $20m cash injection, is looking to scale up production and bring hydrofoil passenger boats into the mainstream. The startup is currently building the first two vessels at its new factory in Stockholm, and…

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Congratulations! Youve just landed an interview for a position you really want although now comes the hard part. Generally considered to be the most daunting stage of the entire job hunt, the interview experience can be overwhelming, nerve-wracking and wholly unpleasant, quite frankly, especially if you havent put the preparation and practice in. Lucky for you, weve narrowed down the top three things you need to do to stand out in any job interview. You can thank us later when you get the gig. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail Youd be surprised at just how many people fall at…

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Building a startup in a sector youve never worked in might seem a risky move, but it can actually provide a competitive advantage. Thats certainly proven true for Vivino. Founded in 2010 in Copenhagen, the scaleup has raised $221 million in funding, and become the worlds most downloaded wine app and largest online wine marketplace, with a community of 50 million users. This success came despite an unconventional background. Vivinos cofounders didnt come from a place with a rich history of wine, and neither of them had previously worked in the sector. For Heini Zachariassen, co-founder of Vivino, and founder…

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