Analysis

February 26, 2021

Not everyone can become an entrepreneur in Europe

The lack of diversity is a huge problem in tech, including in Europe. But what's the fix?


This article is part of Scale Up Europe, an initiative with 150+ innovators brainstorming how Europe can propel its startups to the next level. To frame the debates, Sifted is exploring the region’s most pressing and strategic questions in a series of stories. Read the full report here.

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