Womens Day is a day when we celebrate the achievements of the amazing women founders, developers, and VCs that are bringing innovation and disruption to the Dutch tech ecosystem. But it should also be a day when we confront the barriers and challenges women continue to face. The fact that International Womens Day still exists is both a sign of progress but also a sign that, in our society, inequality is endemic and not always clearly visible on the surface. The ultimate goal will be when everyday is Womens Day. Although weve made progress and we should celebrate that, the…

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Sunny weather, a reasonable cost of living, delicious food, stunning landscapes Spain has it all. And with some of the best internet speeds in Europe, the Mediterranean nation has become a popular destination for expats and remote workers. The newly-launched digital nomad visa has made the country an even more appealing option. The scheme has been in force since January, as part of the recently approved Startup Law, which aims to make the nation a frontrunner in attracting investment, innovative entrepreneurship, and talent. While other EU countries such as Greece, Portugal, and Croatia have already introduced similar schemes, Spains…

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Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure have become a growing concern since war broke out in Ukraine. After the 2014 annexation of Crimea, a sustained barrage by Russian-linked groups pummelled infrastructure in Ukraine. The next year, the country endured the first confirmed hackto take down a power grid. The attacks have continued since Russias full-scale invasion began in February 2022. According to a recent reportfrom Googles Threat Analysis Group, Russias military intelligence agency has repeatedly used destructive malware to degrade Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. Analysts are now increasingly worried about the threats spreading across the globe. In November, a general who commanded…

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No one may fully understand quantum computing yet, but one thing is clear the expectations are high. And where there are high expectations, theres money. Both private and public funding for European quantum technologies has grown notably over the last few years. In 2021, private funding to quantum startups increased by 2.5x compared to 2020, and by 8x compared to 2019. Public funding has grown as well, with the EU planning to invest $7.2 billion (6.8 billion) in quantum computing projects by 2025. Understandably, most of these billions already are or will be directed to building a successful quantum…

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