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In the land of dot-coms, advertising, social networking and the latest technological advances, new roots are being planted for the next generation of technological start-up companies.<\/p>\n

Take University of Copenhagen\u2019s physics graduate Henrik Brink, who took the opportunity that would endear him to the notion of the \u2018American dream\u2019. We talk to him about his journey from Copenhagen to California and back.<\/p>\n

\u2018California dreamin\u2019<\/h2>\n

What brought you to California in the first place? <\/em><\/p>\n

\u00bbI first came here while working on my Master\u2019s thesis. One of my supervisors visited U.C. Berkeley for a few months and he offered me the chance to join\u00ab. <\/p>\n

\u00bbI was at the Centre for Time Domain Informatics and besides working on my thesis, I also made a website for research uses. I had some experience as a software developer and I managed to impress them a little I guess\u00ab. <\/p>\n

\u00bbAfter graduating I contacted the group leader in Berkeley and got a job there, mainly doing research in machine learning and image processing. Now I am back in Copenhagen and based at Founders House, a shared space for start-ups\u00ab. <\/p>\n

Check the website of Founders House here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to start a start-up<\/h2>\n

What gave you the idea of starting a company? <\/em>
\n\u00bbAt Berkeley, we were applying machine learning to Astronomy. To study large numbers of images you need a lot of computers, and it is useful to train them using machine learning. <\/p>\n

We realized that many techniques we were developing could also be used outside Astronomy. After a lot of talking we said \u2018OK, let’s start a company and see what we can do\u2019\u00ab.<\/p>\n

\u00bbBig companies like Google and Amazon are already using machine learning extensively, but a lot of small companies can’t afford specialized programmers. Our idea is to develop services for them\u00ab. <\/p>\n

To check the website of Henrik\u2019s company, wise.io, click here<\/a>. Here you can read more on machine learning [link to the other article]. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s the competition like for a company like yours? <\/em><\/p>\n

\u00bbA number of start-ups are providing services similar to ours, although we have some new ideas that we think will make a difference. Google provides its own service, but there are some severe user limitations.<\/p>\n

At this point, the market is quite big and there should be room for everyone\u00ab. <\/p>\n

The Bay Area effect<\/h2>\n

Has it been advantageous starting up in the San Francisco Bay Area, compared to being in Copenhagen?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00bbI think that in the Bay Area there are as many good ideas as in other places, it’s pretty easy to start a company in Denmark, after all, but what you will find there is an interesting mix of entrepreneurial mindset and highly skilled individuals. <\/p>\n

Another big difference is in the funding opportunities for start-ups, some of the most successful venture capital firms are located there, and they take larger risks.<\/p>\n

Of course you don’t have to be in California to start a company, but it’s definitely a motivating environment\u00ab.<\/p>\n

Talking is testing<\/h2>\n

Besides moving, do you have other advice to give to a student or graduate who wants to found a start-up? <\/em><\/p>\n

\u00bbI think that one important thing is to talk to a lot of people about your ideas, as it is an easy way to find out if they are any good. <\/p>\n

And don’t be afraid to write someone an e-mail, even if you don’t know them. In the worst case they won’t respond, but in the best case they can make the difference\u00ab.<\/p>\n

Stay in the know about news and events happening in Copenhagen by signing up for the University Post\u2019s weekly newsletter here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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We talk to him about his journey from Copenhagen to California and back.<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018California dreamin\u2019<\/h2>\n<p><em>What brought you to California in the first place? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00bbI first came here while working on my Master\u2019s thesis. One of my supervisors visited U.C. Berkeley for a few months and he offered me the chance to join\u00ab. <\/p>\n<p>\u00bbI was at the Centre for Time Domain Informatics and besides working on my thesis, I also made a website for research uses. I had some experience as a software developer and I managed to impress them a little I guess\u00ab. <\/p>\n<p>\u00bbAfter graduating I contacted the group leader in Berkeley and got a job there, mainly doing research in machine learning and image processing. Now I am back in Copenhagen and based at Founders House, a shared space for start-ups\u00ab. <\/p>\n<p>Check the website of Founders House <a href=\"http:\/\/foundershouse.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to start a start-up<\/h2>\n<p><em>What gave you the idea of starting a company? <\/em><br \/>\n\u00bbAt Berkeley, we were applying machine learning to Astronomy. To study large numbers of images you need a lot of computers, and it is useful to train them using machine learning. <\/p>\n<p>We realized that many techniques we were developing could also be used outside Astronomy. After a lot of talking we said \u2018OK, let’s start a company and see what we can do\u2019\u00ab.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbBig companies like Google and Amazon are already using machine learning extensively, but a lot of small companies can’t afford specialized programmers. Our idea is to develop services for them\u00ab. <\/p>\n<p>To check the website of Henrik\u2019s company, wise.io, click <a href=\"http:\/\/wise.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Here you can read more on machine learning [link to the other article]. <\/p>\n<p><em>What\u2019s the competition like for a company like yours? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00bbA number of start-ups are providing services similar to ours, although we have some new ideas that we think will make a difference. Google provides its own service, but there are some severe user limitations.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, the market is quite big and there should be room for everyone\u00ab. <\/p>\n<h2>The Bay Area effect<\/h2>\n<p><em>Has it been advantageous starting up in the San Francisco Bay Area, compared to being in Copenhagen?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00bbI think that in the Bay Area there are as many good ideas as in other places, it’s pretty easy to start a company in Denmark, after all, but what you will find there is an interesting mix of entrepreneurial mindset and highly skilled individuals. <\/p>\n<p>Another big difference is in the funding opportunities for start-ups, some of the most successful venture capital firms are located there, and they take larger risks.<\/p>\n<p>Of course you don’t have to be in California to start a company, but it’s definitely a motivating environment\u00ab.<\/p>\n<h2>Talking is testing<\/h2>\n<p><em>Besides moving, do you have other advice to give to a student or graduate who wants to found a start-up? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00bbI think that one important thing is to talk to a lot of people about your ideas, as it is an easy way to find out if they are any good. <\/p>\n<p>And don’t be afraid to write someone an e-mail, even if you don’t know them. 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