City challenge Riga presentation in Helsinki October 2012

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Riga The best startup city to be in Andris K. Berzins

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Presentation by Andris K. Berzins at #CityChallenge in Helsinki during Arctic15 conference

Transcript of City challenge Riga presentation in Helsinki October 2012

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RigaThe best startup city to be

inAndris K. Berzins

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The Usual Topics

• Keenest VCs• Best supporting e-infrastructure• Best quality of life• Cleverest technology students• Best flexible spaces for micro

businesses• Easiest to get funded in• Etc. …

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BLAH, BLAH,

BLAH…

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WE HAVE A SECRET WEAPON

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TECHHUB IS THE CASE STUDY

WHY DID THEY COME TO RIGA?

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IT’S THE BEER,

STUPID!

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YOU CAN’T GO ABROAD WITHOUT IT

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WOMEN TEAR CLOTHES OFF FOR IT

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IT CREATES THE BEST EXPERIENCES

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IT IS SO GOOD …THAT WE HAVE TO RESTRICT SUPPLY

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RIGA

HOME OF …THE BEST BEER &

THE BEST STARTUPS