Tom Hulme, General Partner at GV, and Stan Boland, a serial entrepreneur known for co-founding Element 14 and Icera, delve into the pressing issues facing the UK tech ecosystem. They highlight the urgent need for increased venture capital and strategic public investments to retain talent. The pair discusses valuable lessons from Sequoia and Stripe, and why now is the time to be optimistic about China. Additionally, they explore the pitfalls of the current UK tax regime and propose innovative policies to boost tech growth.