Two men working to improve the chances of Eastern European startups

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Martin Bryant is founder of Big Revolution, where he helps tech companies refine their proposition and positioning, and develops high-qualit (show all) Martin Bryant is founder of Big Revolution, where he helps tech companies refine their proposition and positioning, and develops high-quality, compelling content for them. He previously served in several roles at TNW, including Editor-in-Chief. He left the company in April 2016 for pastures new.

While European tech startups sometimes complain that they have a hard life compared to the US, in Eastern Europe the situation is particularly acute. A lack of knowledgeable investors and successful serial entrepreneurs can make Eastern Europe a particularly harsh environment.

At last week’s European Pirate Summit, I spoke to Bogdan Iordache of How To Web and Aleksandar Tasev of Balkan Unlimited about the work they’re doing to give Eastern European startups a greater chance of success on the world stage.