funding needed to take DeepMind to the next level. Consider how different things could be today if someone in Europe had the audacity to be a true partner to Hassabis and funded him to stay independent. Perhaps Europe would be leading the charge in artificial intelligence, with a trillion-dollar company of its own.
The lesson here is clear — Europe needs to celebrate and support experienced founders who are willing to take on the highest-risk, highest-reward ideas. These founders have the knowledge, the skills, and the ambition to tackle the hardest challenges and drive innovation forward. By investing in these founders and giving them the resources they need, Europe can ensure that it doesn’t lose its lead in the next era of technology.
It’s time for Europe to embrace its experienced founders and give them the support they need to succeed. Only then can the continent compete on a global scale and create the next generation of trillion-dollar companies. The future of technology is in their hands, and it’s up to Europe to make sure they have what they need to thrive.