Last month we went to Pirate Summit in Cologne, Germany. Not only is it a startup event with a great vibe, great food, and great people, we always come back with fresh ideas and mind-bogglers. This year, we've put our thoughts into writing by exploring the current state of the European ecosystem. We're curious to hear your thoughts about it!
We've also been asked to jump on the advisory board for the SXSW Accelerator, for which we recommend every startup that meets the criteria to apply. Please reply if you do, we'd love to help you!
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