Benvenuto The E-Grannies

Most countries give some sort of beneficial treatment to investments in technology, particularly start-ups, and this week's particular case is Italy, which will favor young entrepreneurs for the next few years. I do like the fact that there is positive discrimination in favor of women entrepreneurs of any age, while for men only the young ones are rewarded. Given how many Italian men are living at home with their parents, and not just young ones, I predict a rash of granny start-ups: so when in three years' time you see a statistic showing that Italy has the most innovative oldsters in the world, you'll know why. "Cherchez l'impot" is just as true as "Cherchez la femme." More generally, it’s stretching a point to give Italy a prize this week; the Government is bouncing from one crisis to another, and it … Read More »