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Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by relix » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 11:56 AM UTC

jkaljundi wrote: post #29

relix wrote: post #7

I was looking into moving to Tallinn as an expat. This just sealed the deal. Any Estonian hackers on here?

You're welcome! Have a look at what we do on our startup scene: http://garage48.org/ (events + startup co-working hub) http://startupleadersclub.com/ https://www.facebook.com/occtallinn

Awesome that you're on here! Garage48 was already on top of my "Tallin To Do" list for once I'm there :) I'll probably see you around then.

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by relix » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 12:06 PM UTC

karls wrote: post #28

relix wrote: post #7

I was looking into moving to Tallinn as an expat. This just sealed the deal. Any Estonian hackers on here?

i am! in tallinn during the summer, in the UK during uni.

Sweet, unfortunately I'll arrive somewhere in the fall :)

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by jkaljundi » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 12:24 PM UTC

relix wrote: post #41

jkaljundi wrote: post #29

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You're welcome! Have a look at what we do on our startup scene: http://garage48.org/ (events + startup co-working hub) http://startupleadersclub.com/ https://www.facebook.com/occtallinn

Awesome that you're on here! Garage48 was already on top of my "Tallin To Do" list for once I'm there :) I'll probably see you around then.

Great, feel free to contact us if you need any help or want to meet up with local tech people. Visiting our hub office is always fun as well.

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by karls » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 12:36 PM UTC

relix wrote: post #42

karls wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

i am! in tallinn during the summer, in the UK during uni.

Sweet, unfortunately I'll arrive somewhere in the fall :)

ah, well, if you happen to arrive before the 18th of september, let me know!

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by ristretto » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 1:08 PM UTC

leon_ wrote: post #9

> Europe's hottest startup capitals: Sweden Come and visit the wonderful town of Sweden ...

common error. Everybody knows Ikea is the capital of Sweden where they make the best wines.

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by ristretto » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 1:10 PM UTC

Tomis wrote: post #2

Someone should let Wired know that Tel Aviv is as European as Damascus and Beirut.

Due in part to cultural differences with the rest of the middle east, Israel is often classed as closer to europe. (As is Turkey as well)

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by ristretto » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 1:14 PM UTC

dazzawazza wrote: post #31

philwelch wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's culturally closer to Europe than to its Muslim neighbors. Israel competes in the Eurovision song contest and in the European soccer confederation.

If you are going to use that standard then the UK is in North America as it's culturally closer to US/Canada than France/Germany.

True, that's why the article ommited the UK. (and UK startups are rarely labeled 'european')

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by ristretto » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 1:17 PM UTC

arethuza wrote: post #24

SoupIce wrote: post #23

Israel is not in Europe. Why is it on the list?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest

Please stop using that kitsch abomination known as eurovision for reference. Use UEFA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by maayank » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 1:21 PM UTC

jkaljundi wrote: post #29

relix wrote: post #7

I was looking into moving to Tallinn as an expat. This just sealed the deal. Any Estonian hackers on here?

You're welcome! Have a look at what we do on our startup scene: http://garage48.org/ (events + startup co-working hub) http://startupleadersclub.com/ https://www.facebook.com/occtallinn

Sounds interesting!

I'm unable to find a more subtle way to ask this, so I'll be blunt. (pardon! :)

How is the English literacy in Estonia and in Tallinn in particular? Of course, if someone expects to live somewhere s/he should be expected to learn the local language and customs, but if you're there for only a month or two then it's challenging.

Re: Europe's hottest startup capitals

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Post by route66 » Thu, Aug 18, 2011, 1:32 PM UTC

Tomis wrote: post #2

Someone should let Wired know that Tel Aviv is as European as Damascus and Beirut.

At least Israel is a recurring participant at the european song contest[1]. This might have influenced wired's judgement profoundly.

[1] http://www.eurovision.tv/page/dusseldorf-2011/about/shows/pa...