TNWflipped into TNW - All StoriesEnding graciouslyverified_publisherTNW - Boris Veldhuijzen van ZantenA few decades ago, when I was raising funding for a startup, I made a lasting impression on an investor by not only talking about how successful we would be, but also highlighting what would happen if we weren’t. Later, in an informal setting, I asked him what had persuaded him to invest in us. He …
TNWflipped into Startups and technologyHow robotics could turn e-waste into a tech goldmineverified_publisherTNW - Ray FernandezE-waste has become a global problem. Unfortunately, the majority of discarded used technology, known as e-waste, is dumped or processed in unsafe conditions. Around 78% of electronic products aren’t properly recycled — and the garbage pile keeps growing. In 2024, the world churned out 1.22 billion …
TNWflipped into SustainabilityStartup wisdom: 5 prompt engineering tips for vibe coding successverified_publisherTNW - Dainius KavoliūnasStartup wisdom is a new TNW series offering practical lessons from experts who’ve helped build great companies. This week, Dainius Kavoliūnas, head of no-code platform Hostinger Horizons, shares his tips on vibe coding. Vibe coding has become an indispensable tool, especially for entrepreneurial …
TNWflipped into Startups and technologyHow European battery startups can thrive alongside Asian giantsverified_publisherTNW - Joseba VillateThe global battery market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections showing the sector will reach $400bn by 2030. Yet European entrepreneurs often feel locked out, watching Chinese giants like CATL dominate headlines with record-breaking IPOs while homegrown champions like Northvolt …
TNWflipped into Startups and technologyThe EU’s €2T budget overlooks a key tech pillar: Open sourceverified_publisherTNW - Daniel StenbergOn July 16, the European Commission proposed a €2tn seven-year budget – the largest in the EU’s history – to boost autonomy, competitiveness, and resilience. The spending plan addresses cybersecurity, innovation, and other key digital pillars, but omits a crucial component: open source. Open source …
TNWflipped into TNW - All StoriesEurope’s VCs must embrace risk — or resign the AI era to US controlverified_publisherTNW - Alex MennEurope’s AI startups are losing ground to the US — and their own investors are to blame. Only 5% of global venture capital is raised in the EU, according to the European Commission. The US, by contrast, attracts more than half, while China takes 40%. Yet Europe isn’t capital-poor: households save …
