Anastasia Zemskova, Vuyiswa V. M'Cwabeni, Gilli Cegla & Nikola Pavesic
Business Strategies for Scaling European Tech
#1about 3 minutes
Common mistakes when scaling beyond your home market
European companies often fail when they try to exactly replicate their home market strategy in the US without adapting to local needs and culture.
#2about 3 minutes
How to strategically choose your next market
Instead of defaulting to the highly competitive US market, use data, customer pull, and regulatory analysis to identify the best expansion opportunities.
#3about 4 minutes
Navigating the European tech funding landscape
Founders should prioritize their own strategy and customer needs over investor pressure, exploring equity-free grants for early stages before seeking VC funding.
#4about 6 minutes
Balancing product development with go-to-market strategy
While product-led growth is the ideal, European startups must develop a strong sales playbook and ship imperfect products early to gather crucial customer feedback.
#5about 6 minutes
Cultivating a mindset for growth and resilience
European founders need to dream big, dare to fail, and balance the intense pace of shipping with a sustainable culture focused on capital efficiency.
#6about 6 minutes
Leveraging Europe's unique ecosystem and strengths
European startups can gain a competitive advantage by mastering localization across diverse cultures and leveraging government grants and talent-friendly immigration policies.
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