Europe’s Startup Future with Harry Stebbings | E2097

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Mar 14, 2025

Harry Stebbings, Founder of Project Europe and host of the 20-Minute VC, dives into the struggles of European startups. He discusses the trend of startups moving to the U.S. due to overregulation in Europe. Stebbings highlights efforts to empower young entrepreneurs with Project Europe, focusing on nurturing the local ecosystem. The conversation also addresses the challenges of talent acquisition and the need for innovative support in the European landscape, contrasting it with the American venture capital scene.

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Pay Content Creators

OpenAI should pay content creators for using their content to train their AI models.
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Project Europe's Mission

Many young European entrepreneurs are advised to leave Europe to build their businesses.
Harry Stebbings started Project Europe to change this perception and foster a positive entrepreneurial environment.

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Project Europe Investment Strategy

Project Europe offers investments, not grants, to young founders.
The typical investment is €200,000 for 6.6% equity, similar to Y Combinator's model.

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