The new EU Commissioner for startups: fi • Table.Briefings

By Clark Parsons

Clark Parsons, CEO, European Startup Network and Managing Director, Innovate Europe Foundation — Clark Parsons is CEO of the European Startup Network and Managing Director of the Innovate Europe Foundation. He is counting on the next EU Commissioner for Startups to mobilize her colleagues.

Clark Parsons, CEO of the European Startup Network, believes it is a good sign that an EU Commissioner for startups has been appointed. This would allow Europe to rediscover its ability to shape globally successful companies in new tech sectors.

Today marks the start of a marathon week that is akin to the Super Bowl for those inside the Brussels Bubble. The European Union’s Commissioner-designates for cabinet positions will take turns being „grilled“, four nominees per day, in a marathon seven days of testimony to the European Parliament.

The new EU Commissioner for startups: figurehead or game-changer?

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