Technology Leaders Forecast Survey

Thank you to all who participated in the Technology Leaders Forecast Survey that we posted last month. As posted earlier, on October 7, DLA Piper hosted its 2014 Global Technology Leaders Summit, where technology leaders, influential innovators and policymakers convened to discuss the future of innovation. In connection with the Summit, DLA Piper released the results of the survey, which was developed with PitchBook. The results concluded that: “With a thriving tech economy, ballooning valuations and an IPO market humming at a level unseen since the dot-com
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On October 7, DLA Piper will host the Technology Leaders Summit, where technology leaders, influential innovators and policymakers convene to discuss the future of innovation. At the Summit, DLA Piper will release the results of its fourth, semi-annual Technology Leaders Forecast Survey, which will gauge the perspectives of leading technology and venture capital executives regarding the business climate and operating environment for technology companies.

We invite you to participate in the survey (on or before September 22).  In appreciation, respondents will receive a copy of the final report
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Today DLA Piper released the results of its fifth Technology Leaders Forecast survey, which was developed in conjunction with the firm’s 2012 Global Technology Leaders Summit. The survey addresses the major trends, challenges and opportunities confronting the technology industry. 

Click here to download a copy of the survey.

Why is this survey being done? In the face of global economic headwinds and amid a high-stakes 2012 presidential election, technology leaders – ever focused on the promise of the future – are seeking clarity with respect to the economic, regulatory and political landscape.

What questions is the survey intending to answer? 

  • Will there be greater economic certainty following November’s election?
  • What is the direction of tax policy? 
  • Will the next administration ease regulations – or increase the regulatory burden?
  • How will China’s role in technology development and financing evolve? 
  • Will the IPO market cool down or heat up?
  • What are the most promising and challenging areas for the technology economy?

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