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🗣️ From AI to advanced security measures, this newsletter provides you with the knowledge, and recommendations you need to navigate a world where data protection and cyber threat prevention are crucial. ➡️ Each newsletter not only informs, but also invites you to engage with these developments, understand their implications and consider their impact on your professional and personal landscapes Find out how to subscribe in the first comment below #newsletter #subscribe #innovation #europeanchampionsalliance

🚀 Meet Andrea Vaugan Bauer-Vaugan, Andrea Bauer-Vaugan is the Founder and General Manager of Wyngs.co - 🇫🇷 + 🇩🇪 🇦🇹🇨🇭.co and the European Champions Alliance (ECA). With extensive experience in international expansion, she specializes in launching and managing operations in Germany 🇩🇪 and France 🇫🇷. As an International Expansion Expert, Andrea coaches teams on market entry strategies and serves as a keynote speaker, sharing insights on global business dynamics. In her capacity as General Manager of the ECA, Andrea plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and innovation within the European tech ecosystem. She is committed to building a strong community of stakeholders, driving initiatives that support growth and sustainability in the tech sector. 🎙️ As a podcast host, she engages with industry leaders and shares valuable insights that resonate with entrepreneurs and organizations alike. Thank you, Andrea, for your commitment to the European Champions Alliance. 🤝 Want to join our team? Visit our website! #EuropeanTech #EuropeanTeam #meetus #ECA #innovation

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ In this episode of #ECATechTalks, Andrea sits down with Sylvie Matz, an experienced operating partner, to dive deep into the crucial role of operating partners in the European tech ecosystem. 🌍 Sylvie sheds light on the challenges startups and scale-ups face, the evolution of this role in Europe, and why we need more operating partners to bridge the value creation gap. 🚀 💡 Key Takeaways: - Operating partners are seasoned executives or entrepreneurs who drive change and add value to portfolio companies. - They play a pivotal role in enhancing the relationship between investors and companies while supporting management teams. - The balance between capital, experience, and execution is critical for startup success. - Operating partners bring essential insights and networks to address international growth challenges. - This role is well-established in the US, while it's still evolving in Europe. - Personal networks and leadership experience are key to becoming a successful operating partner. - Operating partners can play a major role in closing the tech talent gap in Europe and drive value creation by involving end users. 🎧 Don't miss out on Sylvie’s insights about how operating partners can be game-changers in European tech! Listen now and join us in exploring this exciting area of the ecosystem. Link in the first comment below 🔽 Do you want to be featured in the ECATechTalks? Contact us! #TechTalks #Podcast #EuropeanTech #OperatingPartner #StartupSuccess #ValueCreation #Innovation #Ecosystem

Missed the Amsterdam European Deep Tech Forum 2024? The Replay is Now Available! 🎥 On September 26th, industry leaders and experts gathered in Amsterdam to discuss the future of cybersecurity in Europe. The forum brought together key voices from the vibrant Dutch high-tech ecosystem and beyond, aiming to strengthen European cooperation and pave the way for the emergence of tech champions. Panel Highlights: Dimitri van Esch (Quantum Gateway Foundation) shared insights on Europe’s path to quantum-secured communications. Olivier Blazy (École Polytechnique) discussed the crucial role of academia in driving cybersecurity innovation. Octavia de Weerdt (Stichting NBIP) and Mark van Staalduinen (CFLW Cyber Strategies) emphasized the need for regulatory support to foster industry growth. Harold Weffers, EngD (Eindhoven University of Technology) highlighted how collaboration between academia and industry can accelerate progress. Cody Barrow (EclecticIQ) and Dominique TESSIER (European Champions Alliance) explored the challenges and opportunities for European companies to scale and compete with US firms. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Europe’s cybersecurity sector has a wealth of startups but needs more large-scale players. 🔹 Cultural differences and regulatory landscapes impact business models. 🔹 Innovation contracts and public procurement reforms could help startups thrive. 🔹 Consolidation is essential for the competitiveness of the European cybersecurity market. 🔹 Cross-border collaboration will be vital to enhance the industry’s growth. 🌍 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of European cybersecurity. Watch the full replay here #Cybersecurity #DeepTech #Innovation #EuropeanTech #Amsterdam #Quantum

🚀 DefenseTech's growing role in securing European sovereignty - Replay available! In a world shaped by complex security challenges from the war in Ukraine to tensions between the US and China Europe needs to rethink its defense strategy. At the recent France Digital Day 2024, we explored this very question in a dynamic roundtable on DefenseTech. 🛡️ Led by our Managing Director Andrea Vaugan, the panel included industry leaders such as: Renaud Allioux, co-founder of Safran.AI (ex Preligens), on the unique challenges startups face in scaling DefenseTech innovation. Eve Gani Director of Business Development at Sopra Steria, on the urgent need for European technological autonomy. Laurence Petit, Chief Innovation Officer at CEA, on the convergence of civil and defense technologies. Mikhail Kokorich, CEO of Destinus, on the development of Europe's own autonomous flight systems. Among the main points discussed were: 🔹 The changing landscape of modern warfare and the role of digital tools, AI and automation. 🔹 The shift from traditional defense companies to innovative technology startups. 🔹 The importance of reducing Europe's dependence on external players for defense capabilities. 🎥 Interested in the topic? Watch the replay via the link in comments and get valuable insights into how Europe can harness technology to strengthen its sovereignty and stay one step ahead in an ever-changing global defense landscape. #DefenseTech #EuropeanSovereignty #Innovation #FranceDigitalDay #AI #Cybersecurity

🔐 October is Cybermonth! 🚀Since 2012, the European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) has raised awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across Europe. In France, this initiative is known as Cybermois, led by Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr. Throughout October 2024, for a series of events and campaigns, aims to : ✅ Better understand digital threats ✅ Develop best practices for online security ✅ Build a common European culture of cybersecurity A variety of public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders are coming together to offer educational and accessible activities for everyone: awareness events, videos, workshops... 🔎 Check out the agenda and participate in activities near you to make the digital space a safer place! Together, let's cultivate a shared cyber resilience. 🌍💻 #Cybermonth2024 #Cybersecurity #Safety #Cybermalveillance #Cybersecurity

📢 As the Amsterdam Deeptech Forum has just finished (and we are planning our next event), we are reflecting on its most important takeaways and all around impact! Above all, we wanted to bring together players of the European tech ecosystem to inspire their awareness as European candidates to leadership. 🏁The Goal: Create European Champions This goal found a big resonance: the high-level discussion about the future of European Tech and intense networking attracted a large audience. A few key reflections from the event: 🔹 Keynote speakers who shared game-changing insights about Europe's role in the future of tech. 🔹 Interactive workshops on scaling and funding for early-stage startups and growing scaleups. 🔹 Networking sessions that helped connect founders, investors, and innovators. 🔹 Discussions around building a sustainable ecosystem for European tech companies to thrive. and finally founding concrete initiatives (to show the way). That concerns : financement, public order policy, relationships between Corps and young innovative companies, the necessity for entrepreneurs to adopt a true European mindset and be open to rapid growth. Not forgetting a specific attention to developing fluid relations between Public Research, High Education and industry. Last but not the least: Events like this develop a strong connectivity and spark ideas between and among players of European tech. We can’t wait to see you at the next one! (or maybe do:) 🔹Explore the latest in cybersecurity, data protection, and quantum computing with our experts speakers, leaders in their field. 🔹Engage with stakeholders, investors, and representatives of public institutions on strategies to retain successful start-ups in Europe. 🔹Expand your network and discover new collaborations and partnerships. 🔹To foster connections and raise awareness of our collective potential to shape tomorrow's European tech champions. To gain insights on expert views on the future of European tech, sign up now ! #event #tech #european #deeptechforum #innovation #networking 

🌍 Navigating Expertise Across Languages Credibility and competence consistently come up at conferences or in conversations with clients and peers, especially when language is involved. The professionals we engage with are highly skilled, knowledgeable, and experts in their fields. However, some things often get lost in translation when switching to a second language, such as English. Switching languages can impact not just the message but also the confidence and intonation with which it’s delivered. It's natural to feel that communicating in a non-native language doesn’t fully convey the same level of expertise. 🤔 This raises an important question: How does language affect our perception of competence and credibility? It's worth reflecting on how we can bridge this gap and ensure that expertise is recognized, regardless of spoken language. Please let us know what your thoughts are. How do you navigate these challenges in your own professional experience? Let's discuss it together! #MultilingualCommunication #Credibility #ProfessionalGrowth #PublicSpeaking #Expertise #LanguageSkills

🚀 “With the world on the cusp of an AI revolution, Europe cannot afford to remain stuck in the technologies of the previous century.” (Mario Draghi). In our Quantum Workshop, we discussed this and other reasons for users to buy into quantum technology at our most recent event, the European Deeptech Forum 2024. 💡 And wow, the insights were powerful! 1️⃣ Language is the first step towards deconstructing imagined barriers. To truly “Europeanize” Quantum technologies, we must stop specifying nationalities in every other sentence when talking about developers, companies, researchers. 2️⃣ As of now, we have a competitive advantage over the US when it comes to quantum computing. But to keep that edge, we need to keep pushing: investments, research and collaborations are crucial. 3️⃣ Many quantum ventures are build like academic labs that naturally transitioning into a firm — and academia, is by default international. That means, Quantum firms are international from the start, and scaling them could pave the way for a truly European deeptech success story. 4️⃣ However, bureaucracy does not make that as easy as we would hope. Officials often don't know the matter well enough to grant funding where it is truly necessary or wise. 5️⃣ Also, some European regulations may result in stifling innovation by prescribing certain routes to solve problems or how to build products, instead of setting goals and letting science and efficiency sort out the best way forward. 6️⃣ Finally, quantum computing could be commercialized as soon as 2028. First, we need to finance big machines, sort out the deep physics behind the technology, and focus on exponential speed up. We must unlock our innovative potential NOW to not fall behind. 👥 A big thank you to our speakers Théau Peronnin of Alice & Bob, Julian van Velzen of Capgemini , Fanny Bouton of OVHcloud, Christian Schaffner of q-soft and Quantum.Amsterdam, Christophe Thioux of Equinix and Ton van 't Noordende of QDNL Participations. And finally our moderator Ingrid Romijn of Q*BIRD B.V., quantum expert herself, who asked just the right questions. #event #tech #european #deeptechforum #innovation #networking

🎥 Relive the highlights of the European Deeptech Forum 2024 in Amsterdam! On September 26, the Forum brought together brilliant minds and key players from the European DeepTech ecosystem for a day filled with innovation, collaboration and inspiration. We're thrilled to share a behind-the-scenes look at this memorable event, from dynamic roundtables to a stunning venue that fostered networking and big ideas. 🙏 A big thank you to everyone who made this event a tremendous success! If you'd like to follow our adventures, subscribe to our newsletter and follow our LinkedIn page. #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Collaboration #Amsterdam #Networking