Bits25 I Trump is accidentally building Europe's ecosystem I Inspiration stage

Is Europe the best place to build a world-class tech company? 🚀 Forget Silicon Valley. A new generation of founders is choosing to build in Europe – and they have compelling reasons why. At the Bits25 Inspiration Stage, four industry leaders dismantle the "Europe Sucks" narrative and make the case for why the continent's tech ecosystem is entering its most exciting era yet. What you'll learn: Why the outdated "Europe can't compete" narrative is finally breaking down How European universities are producing talent that rivals – or surpasses – Silicon Valley The European builder mindset: why thinking in generations beats chasing short-term exits Why grinding 9am – 9pm, 6 days a week isn't the only path to building something great How US visa uncertainty is sending world-class talent straight to European hubs Why Stockholm and Munich are becoming the hottest cities for early-stage founders and hardware builders Featured Panelists: 🎤 Kieran Hill | General Partner at 20VC 🎙️ Johannes Reck | Co-founder & CEO of GetYourGuide 🎙️ Jordi Romero | Founder & CEO of Factorial 🎙️ Kitty Mayo — Project Europe 🥨 Bits and Pretzels is where founders, investors, and innovators meet. Subscribe for more conversations shaping the future of European tech. The video was recorded during Bits & Pretzels 2025. #EuropeanTech #StartupEurope #founders #AI #deeptech #SiliconValley #BitsandPretzels #Bits25 #venturecapital #startup