Brussels - Muscles or Mussels?

This week, Will is just back from Brussels after addressing the European parliament on media and technology and, well, he’s doesn't see too impressed with his first visit since Brexit. And given we’ve discussed super stocks last week, this week we want to explore if any of those super stocks are going to come from the European Union, and equally, dig into whether the stereotypes about the Old World still ring true.

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In this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page delve into the current state of the European tech industry. Will, fresh from a visit to Brussels, shares his experiences and perspectives on the bureaucracy, inefficiencies, and regulatory struggles prevalent in the European Union and its tech scene. Addressing the European Parliament on media and technology, Will discusses the vast gap in entrepreneurship and tech innovation between the U.S and Europe, with the latter lagging significantly. He criticizes Europe's over-protectionism towards their tech industry, arguing that this approach does more harm than good. Furthermore, they discuss the digital markets act passed in Europe, labor markets, grandstanding politics, and tech nationalism. This episode concludes with the hosts scrutinizing the desperate need for productive economic reforms and forward-thinking policies in Europe's institutional systems and tech sector.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:48 Part One

02:39 Comparison of American and European Entrepreneurship

10:39 Insights on Tech Companies' Lifespan and Exit Strategies

18:22 Part Two

18:47 Addressing the European Parliament and Tech Concerns

21:14 The Digital Markets Act and its Implications

22:48 The Problem with Big Tech

23:52 The Impact of Regulations on Startups

24:41 The First Mover Advantage and Regulatory Catch Up

24:49 The Debate on In-App Purchases

25:18 The Frustration with Dysfunctional Systems

26:06 The Paralysis of Legislators

26:43 The Role of Regulation in Business

27:38 The Dilemma of Intellectual Property and AI

28:16 The Risk of Monopolizing AI Wealth

28:37 The Misguided Efforts in AI Legislation

33:30 The Issue with Job Security in Public Sector

38:33 The Problem with Regulatory Nationalism

40:04 The Struggles of Brussels

40:45 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

41:29 Credits

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