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This hacker-turned telecom mogul could be Europe’s tech savior

Maverick investor and former porn entrepreneur is pouring billions into startups. The goal: to catch up with China and the U.S.

03.06.2025 10

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Vivienne Walt

At the Paris AI summit, the tech world asks: Does Europe’s tech culture drive startups and talent away?

Europe lags far behind China and the U.S. in the AI race. The continent’s risk-averse regulatory and investment culture may help explain why.

14.02.2025 50

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Vivienne Walt

Gen Z are drinking less than their parents. The CEO in charge of Bud Light and Michelob is betting on non-alcoholic beer to woo them back

As Gen Z loses interest in drinking, Michel Doukeris and AB InBev are betting on non-alcoholic beers like Corona Cero and Budweiser Zero.

21.11.2024 2

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Vivienne Walt

A little-known startup is acquiring enormous diamonds—and using blockchain tech to shake up a $100 billion industry

HB Antwerp uses a blockchain to track diamonds and to route more money to the stones' home country. Industry giant DeBeers has followed suit.

31.10.2024 3

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Vivienne Walt