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City of Paris launches Moov’In in the City open data competition with info from Vélib’

May 8, 2013 by Trista Bridges

Late last week JC Decaux and the City of Paris launched a french and english site to coincide with the announcement that the two would be opening up key Vélib’ data, which includes statistics on stations (ie location) as well as real-time data. Now comes the announcement that the two will...

[Security][Society]

[Interview] ReputationVIP, looking to improve e-reputations around the globe

May 2, 2013 by Trista Bridges

The online reputation management market has exploded in recent years. Although somewhat ignored or looked down-upon, managing one’s reputation online is becoming increasingly important. Public figures and large corporations have been the first to tackle head-on the headaches that can arise from negative content and buzz online. But, with the...

[.Gov][Events][Society]

May 14th France Digitale Event at Google explores how evolving regulations affects startups

Apr 30, 2013 by Trista Bridges

Google and France Digitale, one of France’s leading associations representing entrepreneurs, startups and investors, are teaming up to offer a workshop on May 14th which will explore in more depth the actual and potential regulatory changes affecting the digital space and the implications for France’s startup ecosystem. With things constantly...

[.Gov][Enterprise][Society]

Hollande’s €150 Million Lottery for Disruptive Innovations

Apr 24, 2013 by Nadia Leung

The Race to Innovate or A Hit Reality Show? When we think sponsored events and prizes, we think of the Tour de France, marathons, maybe even nationally televised shows like Nouvelle Star. Like a cosmetic surgeon promising instant reduction in wrinkles and long-lasting results, French President, François Hollande, has a “quick...

[.Gov][French-Startup][Society]

Report from French government offers some big ideas to foster a ‘culture of innovation’ in France

Apr 5, 2013 by Trista Bridges

A report published today by the government and covered in detail in Les Echos rings the alarm about where France falls vis-a-vis its international counterparts on innovation and proposes 19 measures to help foster an innovation and entrepreneurial culture in France. Smartly, the report suggests to start at the beginning...

[.Gov][Society]

Hadopi rears its ugly head as 2013 brings a huge jump in warning emails

Apr 5, 2013 by Trista Bridges

As France’s digital, media and entertainment sectors await the government’s report laying out policy recommendations for tackling online piracy, the ‘Haute Authorité’, responsible for implementing Hadopi, has taken a more aggressive approach in recent months. According to Numerama, warning emails have jumped dramatically in since the beginning of the year....

[EduTech][French-Startup][Society]

MIT Tech Review’s French Innovators under 35

Apr 4, 2013 by Nadia Leung

Sponsors, BNP and Val de Marne, ushered a slew of young innovators to inaugurate it’s first ever MIT Tech Review’s Awards event. To recap the highlights, Tariq Karim’s intro alone was worthy of an entire TedX event. He discussed a dystopian future via technology and social modernization. Like the irreversible...

[Events][Society]

The Ebook continues to slowly but surely gain ground in France

Mar 28, 2013 by Trista Bridges

Many have been lamenting for a long time about France’s laggard status in the digital book market. Although their concerns have certainly not been completely assuaged, Ebooks are starting to get some traction in France. With the big, annual book tradeshow (Salon du Livre) that wrapped up earlier this week...

[EduTech][Society]

Rumor confirmed: Xavier Niel launches tuition-free developer school named ’42′

Mar 26, 2013 by Trista Bridges

We reported yesterday on a rumor, originating from Olivier Ezratty that Xavier Niel would be launching a tuition-free (see update below) developer school. The rumor was confirmed today in a press conference by Niel himself, who announced that the new school would be opening in November and would be called ’42′ in...

[European StartUp Scene][Society]

Bridging the divide between the Paris & Boston startup communities

Mar 13, 2013 by Nadia Leung

Boston and NYC have 3 main rivalries: the Red Sox vs. the Yankees (95 years running), budget deficits, and high-tech startups. The latter is a healthy competition of creating jobs, fueling innovative research, and promoting disruptive technologies. Boston is lagging behind NYC but has recently gained momentum because of VC...

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