While others chase disruption, Europe builds connection. In this thought piece, Carolina Rossi, Head of Network and Strategic Initiatives at the Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA), explores how the Eight Startup Nations Standards are transforming Europe’s steady pace into a true competitiveness engine.
How does doing things differently matter when defining the strength of a region? To what extent can shifting models or improving a system generate long-term transformation? As highlighted by 2025 economics Nobel prize winners, growth…








