The CEO of Lovable says talent was never the issue with Europe’s AI scene Anton Osika, CEO of AI startup Lovable, argues that European AI startups face a confidence problem, not a talent shortage. He emphasizes that world-class AI companies can be built in Europe, citing Lovable’s own rapid growth and success. While talent and demand exist in Europe, Osika points to a need for more regional AI infrastructure to fully capitalize on this momentum.

• European AI startups’ main challenge is a lack of confidence, not a shortage of talent.
• AI startup Lovable, led by CEO Anton Osika, has surpassed $500 million in annual recurring revenue.
• Osika believes founders do not need to relocate to Silicon Valley to build successful AI companies.
• Recent trends show more tech workers moving from the US to Europe than vice versa.
• Europe needs to develop its regional AI infrastructure to match its existing talent and demand. Continue reading https://www.businessinsider.com/european-ai-startups-confidence-problem-not-talent-problem-lovable-ceo-2026-6