Denmark's tech sector thrives, faces talent shortage

I completely agree Joaquin Quintas . In technology procurement, proximity has become a critical success factor. Nearshoring not only optimizes costs but also accelerates innovation, enhances communication, and strengthens collaboration across teams. Mexico and other tech hubs in LATAM are proving that the combination of talent, bilingualism, and digital maturity can deliver service levels comparable to Silicon Valley — yet with the agility that fuels regional business strategies. In this new context, the role of strategic sourcing goes beyond negotiation: it’s about building value ecosystems that enable the digital transformation of the business.

The Netherlands might be small in size, but it’s making BIG moves in Tech & Innovation. In 2025, Dutch venture investment in technology grew by 47% compared to 2023, driven by deep tech, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure. The government continues to collaborate with industry leaders on expanding chip capabilities and hosting new AI super-computing facilities, positioning the Netherlands as one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs. At the same time, the country faces a tight labour market, with demand for engineers, data scientists, and digital specialists outpacing supply. Companies are investing heavily in talent attraction and retention as part of their growth strategies. 🌍 Why it matters: For global companies expanding into Europe, the Netherlands offers unmatched infrastructure, a strategic location, and a thriving innovation ecosystem, but success depends on having the right structure and local insight from day one. 💡 Analyse your target markets, provide strategic focus, and build your Go-To-Market strategy with our Partners at DutchBasecamp, helping your business turn ambition into action. ✔️ Because opportunity is only as strong as the structure behind it. 💬 Let’s chat. Masha Moisseyeva | Mattijs Sibbing | JanWillem Gille | Dennis Pietersma (FDI GUY) | Dimitri van den Oever | Alex Hooft van Huysduynen | Rena Warmerdam     🌐 expandwithace.com #ExpandWithACE #DutchBaseCamp #Netherlands #TechInnovation #AI #DeepTech #Talent #MarketAccess References: ▪️State of Dutch Tech 2025: Iamsterdam / Techleap iamsterdam.com ▪️The Growth and Opportunities of the Netherlands Tech Ecosystem: Tech.eu ▪️EY Netherlands Attractiveness Survey 2025: EY ey.com

🇲🇽 From a Distant Memory to a Thriving Tech Powerhouse When I joined SPAN Digital in 2021 to build a Technology Competency Center in Mexico, I didn’t know what to expect. I had left Mexico in 1991 to study Computer Science, back when the country had virtually no software industry. My only real connection was that I was born there, had friends and family, and spoke Spanish. Three decades later, I returned to find a country that had quietly reinvented itself. What I discovered was not just a talent pool; it was a robust and vibrant technology ecosystem. Today, Mexico is home to over 700,000 IT professionals, 1,000+ tech companies in Jalisco alone, and a software market worth over USD 9 billion, growing at nearly 10% annually. Guadalajara, now known as the Silicon Valley of Mexico is fueling this momentum with startups, innovation labs, and global partnerships. But what truly struck me wasn’t just the numbers, it was the mindset. Mexican engineers are curious, ambitious, and globally aware. They don’t just build software; they drive digital transformation across industries from fintech to manufacturing. Building that Competency Center became one of the most rewarding experiences of my career, not only for what we achieved technically, but because it reconnected me with a country that had transformed beyond recognition. What was once an emerging market is now an innovation partner, and I believe Mexico’s best tech chapters are still being written. 👉 If you’re exploring the idea of opening operations or expanding your technology presence in Mexico, feel free to contact me — I’d be happy to share insights from the journey.

How Poland is becoming one of Europe’s most strategic tech hubs 🌍 With Poland now ranked as the world’s 20th largest economy, the country has built a dynamic, innovation-driven tech ecosystem: - An IT market set to reach $31.6B (4.5% of national GDP) - Over 650,000 tech professionals and 74,000 ICT students - 30–40% lower operating costs than in Western Europe - Strong hubs across Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław This combination of scale, talent, and cost efficiency is what makes Poland a trusted nearshoring destination for international companies. At MARGO, we see it every day: nearshoring here isn’t just about reducing costs, it’s about gaining access to top-tier engineers, a European business culture, and long-term scalability. 🚀 #fintech #nearshoring

Everyone wants to go global. But the smartest companies start by going regional. Regional expansion is one of the most underrated strategies in international growth. It’s not about limiting ambition — it’s about sequencing it. When companies expand regionally first, they build the kind of resilience, adaptability, and cultural fluency that global markets demand later. They learn to navigate regulatory friction, manage distributed teams, and balance standardization with local nuance — all while staying close enough to adapt in real time. Think about it: - Estonian startups scaled across the Nordics before going global. - Latin American scale-ups mastered neighboring markets before raising international rounds. Each move built operational muscle — one border at a time. Global success isn’t about how far you can go, but how fast you can learn. And regional expansion is the perfect rehearsal. Because scale without insight is fragile. #GlobalStrategy #InternationalExpansion #BusinessStrategy #LatinAmerica #Europe #GlobalMarkets

There was a time when I swore to myself, out of frustration, to never start a company in Europe again. I’ve since decided to continue building in Europe. Below is one reason why. 🇪🇺 There’s a lot of reflection and discussion right now about the #competitiveness of #Germany and #Europe as a whole. More than back when I felt differently. That’s good, because we do still have problems: persistent over-caution around risk, not enough hunger, and too little understanding of what competitiveness actually means for a society and why it matters. Ironically, what we think we’re protecting with this mindset, our prosperity and quality of life, is exactly what’s at stake. On the other hand, there are many reasons to consider Europe highly competitive - even versus “China speed” or American vision and marketing. One of them is the unique attitude of our talent base. I’ve worked with many companies and teams across Asia and the US. Nowhere have I seen the same average loyalty to one’s craft and to one’s commitments as in DACH, the Nordics, and other European countries. Engineers and technicians here feel responsible for long-term results and the projects they’ve committed to delivering, more than for the next career opportunity. For deep-tech companies, that is a priceless advantage. People make the difference. When they stay longer and finish what they start, instead of switching jobs every 2–3 years, that alone can win the race. #DeepTech #Engineering #Talent

As a Polish professional living abroad, today’s 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 reminds me how far innovation can take a nation. It’s a moment not only to celebrate our history but also to recognize how far 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 has come in shaping the future through 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆. Poland’s economy continues to show impressive momentum: 📈 with a 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟯.𝟬% 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝟮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, making it the 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 at that time, and 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲. In recent years, Poland has become one of the most dynamic tech hubs in Europe: ✅ Microsoft is investing around $𝟳𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗟𝗡 𝟮.𝟴 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻) to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure and strengthen national cybersecurity by mid-2026. ✅ Google has opened a 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘄 and continues to invest in 𝗔𝗜, 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, and 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. ✅ Samsung Electronics is expanding its 𝗥&𝗗 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 in the country, developing solutions for SmartThings, visual displays, and health tech. ✅ Polish startups such as Docplanner, Booksy and Allegro keep scaling globally, proving that innovation here isn’t just imported but it’s created. Poland has also become a 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 More than 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, including UBS, ABB, Philip Morris International, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝘅𝗽𝗼, 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗼, 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲, 𝗟&𝗦, 𝗡𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼, Novartis, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Roche, have invested in Poland and contributed to technological development, job creation, and stronger international collaboration. It’s inspiring to see how Poland’s resilience has evolved into digital strength. Independence today is about building, innovating, and creating impact on a global scale. #Poland #IndependenceDay #Innovation #Technology #AI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #Switzerland #EconomicGrowth

Europe’s deep-tech engine could spur $1 trillion in economic growth By investing in deep-tech business building, Europe’s start-up ecosystem could create $1 trillion in enterprise value and up to one million jobs by 2030. Realizing the true potential of deep tech in Europe requires collaboration between founders, investors, governments, corporations, and universities. Stakeholders in the region can focus on improving six key areas to build a strong deep-tech ecosystem: 1. Access to funding 2. Access to liquidity 3. Favorable regulation and policies 4. Customer interest 5. Regional know-how and infrastructure 6. Attracting and supporting talent

There's a boom of B2B tech companies building in NYC right now, both homegrown and European expansions. Our friends at True Search, and many founders, helped us to understand what's driving it. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gBgJPMUT

Dear Austrian tech companies, It’s time to truly increase diversity in your teams. You’re always looking for skills, creativity, and innovation — and those qualities come from people of different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Please look beyond appearance or origin. Focus on skills, qualifications, and passion. That’s where the real value lies. Diversity is not charity — it’s a win–win. When people from different experiences work together, companies become stronger, smarter, and more human. Let’s build an Austrian tech ecosystem where everyone feels included and seen #WomeninTech #TechinAustria