In 2020, classrooms worldwide fell silent almost overnight. Teachers scrambled to adapt, parents became unofficial tutors, and students struggled to keep up. In Romania, the challenge was especially stark—finding a reliable tutor had always been tough, but the pandemic turned it into an urgent problem.
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In Romania’s startup ecosystem, talent is not the issue. Neither is ambition. What could make the difference is the kind of targeted support that helps promising startups leap from early traction to sustainable international growth. Through its Star Venture programme, the EBRD aims to do just that in Romania....
In today’s AI landscape, the core technology is no longer the differentiator. Every startup has access to the same foundational models — whether it’s OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-source alternatives. The playing field is level at this deep technological layer.
So, what makes an AI startup truly stand out?...
