Author: Wayne Veldsman

BizWorld Updates Monthly Draper Innovation Index GlobalNations Compete to Land in Top Ten of Best Places Globally to Launch a Startup Oakland, California – BizWorld announces the June 2024 update to the Draper Innovation Index Global (DIIGlobal), which evaluates each nation’s ability to develop, support, and retain entrepreneurs, innovators, startups, and investors. First published in 2021, the DII Global provides the most well-rounded and up-to-date look at entrepreneurial environments across the globe. “The recent quarterly update to the World Uncertainty Index has had a significant impact on the rankings,especially positive for many South American countries” said BizWorld founder Tim Draper. “Argentina andFrance have risen due to their performance on this index, while China and Sweden have fallen. Certainty,stability, and economic freedom are of course essential components of any successful start-up andinvestment climate and maintaining economic stability should be a key policy goal for any nation.” Top Takeaways from the DII Global June 2024 Update “Individual currencies’ performances relative to bitcoin were key factors in all three scenarios,” saidBizWorld Chief Economic Advisor Dr. Wallace Walrod. “While this reflects the ongoing economic impact ofcryptocurrency, it also speaks to something much more fundamental, which is that sound fiscal policy isthe key foundation of any business climate. As Tim pointed out, stability is a key to business and investmentdecisions, and that is especially true of fiscal stability.” The DII Global will release monthly updates to continually reflect the latest developments in global innovation and entrepreneurship, available here. About BizWorld BizWorld.org is a global non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA, whose mission is to enable youth from all backgrounds to unlock the power of entrepreneurship to create career opportunities, inspire self-reliance, and build confidence that drives economic prosperity globally. Founded over 25 years ago by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, BizWorld.org programs teach students real-world 21st century skills and leadership that encourage them to become responsible leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. More than 850,000 students in more than 100 countries have participated in BizWorld programs. https://www.bizworld.org/