Mikkel from DTU Skylab (DTU’s innovation hub) joins us to discuss why Europe lags behind the U.S. in tech and innovation, share his experience incubating early-stage startups, and explore how Europe can better nurture entrepreneurship and work towards a sustainable future.In this conversation you will hear:

• Why Europe lags: culture, regulation, risk aversion, capital gaps
• EU vs US culture: speed, ambition, tolerance for failure
• DTU Skylab’s mission: idea → spin-out support for student founders
• Europe’s edge + research to startup: sustainability/deep tech, funding bridges, IP
• Scaling enablers: corporate venture vs classic startups, RiseEurope links, startup voice in policy

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