I was surprised how many startup founders at #TechArena2024 were unaware European companies cannot use most US-based cloud services without violating GDPR because the US government has surveillance authority over most cloud infrastructure providers.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was a no-show.
I was curious to hear his thoughts on immigration, given the tech industry relies on them and his party is doing everything possible to make immigration to Sverige more difficult.
“Together, let us harness the power of technology to tackle the challenges of our time and build a future that’s brighter, more sustainable, and more inclusive for all. Once again, welcome to Tech Arena and welcome to Stockholm. Thank you.” —Mayor Karin Wanngård