Will VC's and Startups Look at Berlin Post Brexit?

Will VC's and Startups Look at Berlin Post Brexit?

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The transcript discusses the potential impact of Brexit on the tech scene, highlighting Berlin and Frankfurt as emerging hubs. It emphasizes the opportunities for the next UK Prime Minister to innovate and build international trade relations, particularly with the US. The discussion includes the need for tax breaks to attract tech startups and the importance of economic stability. It also stresses the significance of building bridges with English-speaking countries and changing the perception of technology from being disruptive to a tool for job creation, using examples like Igbo and Theranos.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What opportunity does the next UK Prime Minister have in the context of Brexit?

To isolate or innovate

To increase taxes

To focus solely on fintech

To move the tech scene to Berlin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did George Osborne suggest as a potential measure for tech startups?

Increase corporation tax

Focus on fintech only

Cut corporation tax to a level seen in Ireland

Provide more grants

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested approach to prompt technology innovation in the UK?

Create incentives and deregulations

Increase regulations

Isolate from international markets

Focus on traditional industries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perception of technology in the UK according to the transcript?

As a tool for education

As a way to increase taxes

As a disruptive force taking away jobs

As a means to create jobs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is mentioned as using technology to create jobs?

Igbo

Theranos

Silicon Valley

Berlin Tech