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Big Egos

Evan Davis and his panel debate why the US is so successful with start-ups compared to Europe. They also consider whether a big ego helps you get on in business.

The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to present a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies. The programme is broadcast first on 主播大秀 Radio 4 and later on 主播大秀 World Service Radio, 主播大秀 World News TV and 主播大秀 News Channel TV.

Prompted by a comment from a guest in last week's programme that Facebook could never have been created in the UK, Evan and his panel swap thoughts on why the US does so well when it comes to startups compared to Europe. They also discuss whether a big ego helps you get on in business, or gets in the way.

Joining Evan in the studio are Anita Frew, chairman of plastics company Victrex; entrepreneur and investor Richard Farleigh; Michael Spencer, founder and chief executive of money broker ICAP.

Producer: Ben Crighton
Editor: Stephen Chilcott.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sun 12 Feb 2012 22:32

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Feb 2012 20:30
  • Sat 11 Feb 2012 17:30
  • Sun 12 Feb 2012 06:32
  • Sun 12 Feb 2012 22:32

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