
 a16z Podcast
 a16z Podcast a16z Podcast: Building Tech Startups in a Place Where Tech Isn’t Everything
 Dec 1, 2015 
 Michelle You, co-founder of Songkick, Nick Babaian, former Skype engineer and co-founder of Lifecake, and Matt Clifford, co-founder of Entrepreneur First, dive into London's unique entrepreneurial ecosystem. They discuss how London's diversity enriches tech startups and the cultural shifts among graduates moving towards entrepreneurship. The guests also explore the impact of DeepMind on fostering local talent and the importance of collaboration between academia and startups in driving innovation. Their insights reveal the distinct advantages of building tech companies beyond Silicon Valley. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Shifting Ambitions in Europe's Tech Scene 
 01:51 • 9min 
 Cultural Diversity's Influence on Global Technology Development 
 10:49 • 2min 
 Ambition in Tech: Silicon Valley vs. London 
 12:25 • 5min 
 Government's Role in Startup Ecosystems 
 17:48 • 6min 
 The Impact of DeepMind on London's Tech Ecosystem 
 23:47 • 2min 
 Bridging Academia and Startups 
 25:26 • 8min 


