tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30827235.post6585908986363298499..comments2024-03-12T08:53:00.766+00:00Comments on The Marple Leaf: Silicon Valley one year onMichael Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08616909770570609477noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30827235.post-50290916864903251212013-03-13T17:14:43.111+00:002013-03-13T17:14:43.111+00:00As a 20+ year tech exec, writer (ZDNet, O'Reil...As a 20+ year tech exec, writer (ZDNet, O'Reilly, etc), and co-founder of one of Silicon Valley's most popular tech mixers (and a recent transplant to the UK - although I still keep a residence in the Valley), what I've found fascinating about some of the opportunities over here is that you aren't Silicon Valley. <br /><br />While there is much to be admired, regarding the enormous success from the Bay Area, there's a lot that can be improved upon in Europe, and I think playing to your strengths and cultural identity/values could be much more successful than moulding yourself after a culture that in many ways, I find broken. @agraham999 https://rebootit.sqsp.comAlan Grahamhttps://rebootit.sqsp.comnoreply@blogger.com