For entrepreneurs around the world, San Jose and London are two meccas where many of the most successful startups had their humble beginnings. From the prominence of legacy technology corporations to under-the-radar startups, we explore some of the amazing businesses to come out of Silicon Valley and Silicon Roundabout that helped establish them firmly in the startup world. Furthermore, for those who are jetting back and forth between the two cities, travel will be much easier with daily direct flights starting the 4th of May -- serviced by British Airways on the innovative Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose is a great place to launch a startup. This scene is growing quickly, since it's not as expensive to operate there as it is in places like Palo Alto or San Francisco. This location puts startups in the right place, without having to shell out the big bucks. Even though this spot is still gaining traction, it's still a good opportunity to get in on the ground floor of Silicon Valley, which is definitely where U.S. tech companies want to be. Check out some of the startups that have already found success there:
East London is known as the most fruitful startup scene in Europe. Nicknamed the Silicon Roundabout, London is home to around 2,000 startups and employs 48,000 people. There are plenty of successful accelerators located there, including Seedcamp, which is Europe's most prolific of these organizations. One of the many advantages London has is a phenomenal financial climate. This city is known as the financial capital of Europe, and people are eager to invest in up-and-coming tech companies in particular. And the market is even opening to companies all over Europe, as well as internationally in some cases.Here are some of Silicon Roundabout's success stories:
These startups are just the tip of the iceberg of innovation in both London and San Jose -- with more startups entering the market every day. To get a real sense for the tech that’s changing the way we live, hop on a flight and experience the excitement for yourself.