Why Washington D.C.?

Washington D.C. may be more well known for politics than entrepreneurship, but the numbers suggest the U.S. capital is actually an underestimated startup hub. The area is home to more than 1,000 tech startups, and it ranks first in the nation for growth in entrepreneurship, according to the Kauffman Foundation. In the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis, Washington’s VC ecosystem more than doubled in size over the span of five years – at least from a deal flow perspective.

Washington D.C. start-up’s ecosystem.

The Washington D.C. area – which includes cities in Maryland (Baltimore, Chevy Chase), and Virginia (Reston, Arlington) – has grown its own unique VC ecosystem. This ecosystem is one of the most diverse in the U.S. in terms of industry. As reported in 2021 (as of September 10, 2021) software has established itself as the top sector of the district’s VC deals. Other main sectors include for example: biotech & pharma, HC services & systems, consumer goods & recreation and commercial services.

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On 15-18 November 2021 KIELTYKA GLADKOWSKI will participate in the SVC2UK Summit.

The SVC2UK Summit will bring together the greatest minds in Silicon Valley, the UK, and beyond to fuel the growth of global tech ecosystems.

The annual Silicon Valley Comes to the UK (SVC2UK) Summit returns on the 15-18 of November 2021 for its 16th edition, featuring a series of high-profile, inspirational virtual and live events.

The four-day Summit will bring together the tech community, leading entrepreneurs, investors, and global thought leaders from the US & UK (and beyond) to discuss international scaling, the game-changing ideas of the future, and the role technology can play in solving some of the greatest challenges of our time. During the week, attendees from around the world will be able to access high-impact virtual content with in-person events taking place in London and across the UK.

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On 2-5 November 2021 KIELTYKA GLADKOWSKI will take part in LA BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT – the leading conference & expo focused on blockchain investing, building, and mainstream adoption.

The summit brings together developers, entrepreneurs, startups, investors, venture capital funds, retail investors, family offices, real estate investors, startup entrepreneurs, issuers, exchanges, broker-dealers, service providers, and members of the media.

Some of the topics discussed will be: breaking down barriers in crypto; distressed assets, tokenization of assets; CryptoPerx token, crypto investing in 2021, building a global Blockchain Hub, NFTs, the future of DeFi, crypto exchanges, funding crypto and blockchain, NFT gamification and e-sports, crypto lending.

https://lablockchainsummit.com/

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On 27 October 2021 KIELTYKA GLADKOWSKI will take part in Responsible AI: Corporate Perspectives on the new EU draft AI Regulation, organised by ITechLaw association, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), McCarthy Tétrault and EY.

On April 21, 2021, the European Commission released a draft regulation on the use of AI which follows up on the European Commission’s white paper “On Artificial Intelligence – A European approach to excellence and trust”. The webinar will discuss different aspects of human-centric and risk-based approach to AI; how corporations view the draft AI Regulation, attempts to strengthen trustworthy AI technology development, investment, and innovation across the EU.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/responsible-ai-corporate-perspectives-on-the-new-eu-draft-ai-regulation-tickets-192313925127

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What are Pandora Papers?

The Pandora Papers is a leak of more than 12 million documents that reveals hidden wealth, tax avoidance and sometimes unethical or corrupt dealings of the global wealthy – prominent world leaders, politicians, corporate executives, celebrities, and billionaires. The data was obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) in Washington DC, which has been working with more than 140 media organizations on its biggest ever global investigation. The Pandora Papers was the largest investigation in journalism history that exposed a shadow financial system.

There are files that expose how some of the most powerful people in the world use secret offshore companies to hide their wealth. Already, politicians from 90 countries have been exposed as hiding money offshore and avoiding taxes. The papers reveal the offshore interests and activities. The offshore countries or territories are where it’s easy to set up companies, there are laws that make it difficult to identify owners of companies or there is low or no corporation tax.

Heroes of the publication include former British Prime Minister, Ukrainian President, Czech Prime Minister, Russian President, one of Colombian singers and one of German top models. One of Polish businessmen also appeared in the “Pandora Papers” investigation.

Is it illegal to use tax havens?

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