STARTUPS: Everyone loves a scene, it makes them feel like they belong to a community - especially in tech where the Silicon Valley tribe is all encompassing, perhaps even stifling. The UK capital is trying its best to create one of its own, but has inherent problems which may inhibit the long-term success of the startups it's trying to cultivate. Read more on Improvides.
Over the past five years, London has been growing rapidly as a centre for development of digital and tech companies.
In many ways, it’s been a huge success. There is also a lively social scene where people from all companies drink, mingle and discuss what’s going on.
Scratch beneath the surface, and real questions begin to appear about the apparent success of innovations coming out of London, especially considering the growth in the number of companies and the apparent creativity of the people here.
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