Invest in a Start-up = Reduce your Taxes

Yes, that’s right my friends; while Silicon Valley was over there spreading rumors that it’s impossible to score VC money in France, the French government got a little creative. Since 2007, French tax payers can lower their wealth tax (ISF) by investing in a company. French taxpayers can now reduce their wealth tax by up to […]

I Love2Recycle: Cellphone Recycling à la Française

It’s all about being green. Inc. Magazine published an article last month on San Diego-based ecoATM, a start-up developing kiosk or ATM-like machines where people can deposit their old cellphones for cash. Sounds like a brilliant idea. I remember seeing a company that wanted to do the exact same thing at a Silicon Valley Launch […]

French Animation: A very pretty picture

If anyone is going to give Pixar a run for their money, it’s French animators. Of course, everyone knows and loves Les Triplettes de Belleville, the French, Belgian and Québecois collaboration feature film that was nominated for 2 Oscars in 2003 . Two shorter, more recent, no-to-be-missed animations are: French Roast, which won SIGGRAPH’s Best in Show award […]

Silicon Valley Connect

To any French and international companies interested in expanding or setting-up in Silicon Valley, you may want to consider this virtual event (done via Adobe Connect – computer + headset mandatory, webcam optional). Hosted by Marc Dangeard (founder of Entrepreneur Commons, former President of the European American Angel Club, Managing Partner at Paris-based investment banking firm […]

A Letter to Silicon Valley

Dear Silicon Valley, I’m writing you this letter because I too believe that you are a magical land of business opportunity that is different from the rest. But that doesn’t mean you’re perfect. I’m sure that you think the French are always striking, that they only work 12 hours a week and that they’re on […]