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# Business Strategies for Scaling European Tech

Rushing into the US market is often a flawed strategy. Discover how launching imperfect prototypes and securing local grants build a stronger foundation for global scaling.

- **Speakers:** [Anastasia Zemskova](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@anastasia-zemskova), [Gilli Cegla](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@gilli-cegla), [Nikola Pavesic](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@nikola-pavesic), [Vuyiswa V. M'Cwabeni](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@vuyiswa-v-m-cwabeni)
- **Event:** World Congress 2025
- **Published:** August 20, 2025
- **Duration:** 29:57
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1694-business-strategies-for-scaling-european-tech
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