[butternick]

I think ‘class’ has a lot to do with it.

I have a hunch that a good portion of the start-up capital allocated in Europe finds its way to the upper-classes.

I’ve worked for a European VC and experienced many founders with no knowledge of product, marketing or design were given ample access to funds and opportunities simply because they went to a ‘posh’ school and were good at selling themselves.

This is also the case at sme sized tech companies in Europe where mba types are promoted over people who build product.

Where as game studios are always founded by developers. Developers who if nothing else know how to ship.