Europe's Internet Bash

摘要

The music is blasting, and the crowd of hundreds at Brussels' CyberTheater is young and hip. But when the music softens and the spotlight focuses on the stage, it's no rocker that steps forward but an Internet entrepreneur—the newest brand of star in Europe. So begins the monthly program at this so-called First Tuesday meeting, a hobnob-bing event for entrepreneurs and investors. By the end of the evening, Europe's Web-wannabes—a forlorn bunch just a year ago—are celebrating their wild popularity. "It's a gold rush here," raves Karel Wouters, who hopes to launch a company producing e-mail software for mobile phones.