Keynote by Prof. Josh Lerner | Innovation and venture policy: Lessons for Europe from the US

Описание: In this keynote lecture at the FBF Annual Conference 2025, Harvard University Prof. Josh Lerner, a leading authority on venture capital and innovation, reflects on what Europe can learn from the US to foster innovation. He explains why VC-backed innovation has caught the attention of policymakers worldwide, as well as the challenges they face in trying to recreate Silicon Valley-like ecosystems across geographies. He concludes by highlighting the importance of continuously evaluating and refining such public policies for innovation, to scale successful ones and terminate those that do not use public resources effectively.

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