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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 BBC Radio 4 and later on BBC World Service Radio, BBC World News TV and BBC 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

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Sun 12 Feb 201222:32
BBC World Service Online

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  • Thu 9 Feb 201220:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 11 Feb 201217:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 12 Feb 201206:32
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sun 12 Feb 201222:32
    BBC World Service Online

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  • The Bottom Line

    The definitive business podcast from the BBC. Hosted by Evan Davis.