Jeff Clavier's Buzzlog

About to kick-off the VC panel of Vertical Leap. Had to shoot and post a pic.

Chris Shipley introduces the theme of the conference: European Innovation, and what it will take to make it more competitive in a global economy.
Whilst European technology often proves to be world class, a significant marketing and commercial gap is faced by European companies compared, typically, to US ones.
The objective of Innovate Europe is to discuss most aspects of the innovation ecosystem, and eventually propose solutions/suggestions that to solve some of these issues.

Mike Jones and Javier Hall, co-founders of Userplane, at the Under the Radar event.

I am attending the French Technology Showcase, an event which promotes French innovation and the concept that there are a lot of opportunities for US investors. 40 French startups will be pitching to the audience over the next couple of days. Many of them are here to initiate discussions about their next round of financing.
The event is a mix of short panels, and 20' company presentations.
As I walked through the door, I have been asked to join the VC Investing panel that took place one hour later. Sort of a record to date.