🇳🇱 While tech giants across North America and Europe slashed headcount, the Netherlands quietly avoided the chaos. No mass layoffs. No headline cuts. But make no mistake - this isn’t a tech utopia.
In this episode, I break down why Dutch tech held steady through the downturn, how deep tech and AI are thriving, and why talent shortages, not layoffs, are the real crisis. With over €3.1 billion in VC raised in 2024 and a booming semiconductor industry led by ASML, the Dutch model shows what a steady hand looks like in turbulent times.
So if you’re a mid-to-senior engineer, data scientist, or product leader asking “Is the Dutch tech market worth it?” - this deep dive will help you decide.
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