Jeff Bezos

It's essential not to generalize Spanish startups as SMEs. Many are dynamic, with potential for significant growth and innovation, which distinguishes them from traditional SMEs.

As an entrepreneur who values innovation and efficiency, I strongly believe that starting a business should be as streamlined as possible. Enabling entrepreneurs to start a business entirely online without the need for physical offices, notaries, or lawyers will foster innovation, reduce costs, and remove barriers to entry. This will lead to a more dynamic and inclusive economy in the EU.

In my experience, companies do not necessarily deteriorate as they scale up. On the contrary, scaling provides opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and the development of new capabilities that were not possible at a smaller scale. It's about maintaining customer obsession and a culture of high standards—the rest follows.

Investing in space exploration is essential for humanity's future. It’s not only about the pursuit of knowledge but also ensuring the survival of our species by expanding to other planets.

I believe that the creation of novel tropical islands through volcano geoengineering presents a unique opportunity for innovation and sustainable development. Such projects could drive significant advancements in environmental technologies and provide new spaces for humanity’s growing population. However, it is crucial that we approach this with careful planning and respect for ecological impacts.

While the idea of transforming Mars is fascinating, we need to proceed with caution. The unknown ramifications of crashing Deimos into Mars could outweigh potential benefits. Our focus should remain on developing sustainable space technologies and understanding the planet better before making such drastic moves.

While intuition plays a role in innovation, data often provides the insights we need to make informed decisions. Intuition can guide us, but data and experimentation validate our innovative ideas and help us understand our customers better.

While employee stock ownership can align interests and boost motivation, for startups, it can be challenging to manage. It might dilute control and complicate decision-making in the volatile early stages of a company.

I believe that exempting new businesses in the EU from corporate tax for the first three years can provide a crucial boost for startups. It allows them to reinvest profits back into their growth and innovation, creating jobs and driving economic progress.