For too many American technology start-ups, Europe is a dirty word.
Classically, US start-ups have pursued the European market after their Series B or C funding rounds, or even later. Many companies only consider Europe when their US growth begins slowing down.
Then, they might target Europe by either hiring a European industry visionary, or by transferring a top sales person to London and hoping for the best. Sometimes this approach is successful, but it’s often not.
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