Moving to a new country is one of life’s most significant decisions. At mEUvy, we’ve always aim to make that decision easier by giving you the data you need cost of living, salaries, healthcare, culture, and more across 243 cities in 39 countries, adding around 50 new cities and 17 new countries with Global Extension […]
We’re introducing major updates to privacy and security across our platforms For the past ten years, we’ve built platforms, apps and experiences that help Europeans move, whether that’s for work, education or a fresh start. Salary Insights helps you understand compensation across borders. mEUvy lets you compare countries, cities and neighborhoods on what actually matters: […]
On 6 November, our founder, Mitchel Volkering, had the privilege of joining fellow innovators plus interesting policymakers in Brussels for ACT | The App Association’s event, “EU Digital Policy at a Turning Point.” “For a founder building a tech company in Europe, being invited to speak alongside officials from the European Commission, advisors from the European Parliament, and leading policy […]
At SXSW Sydney, vaic.at had the incredible opportunity to showcase EUorigin, our spatial and immersive Vision Pro app that’s reimagining how people discover and learn from European business success stories. The Demo Experience Nothing quite compares to watching someone experience EUorigin for the first time. The reactions at SXSW were unforgettable from initially setting up […]
After our panel “Disruptors vs Regulators” at SXSW Sydney, we had the pleasure of sitting down for a post-event interview with Marty McCarthy, a media maker commissioned by SXSW Sydney to capture conversations with keynote speakers and innovators. Marty’s goal was to create short, high-impact videos for the SXSW audience and beyond and we were honoured to be […]
Building for Europe and Facing Its Growing Contradictions As I write this from our offices in the Netherlands, I’m watching new regulation being proposed by the European Commission that impacts our industry. In the last few years the regulatory framework in Europe has become so complex that it could rival legislation on in healthcare or […]
From Local to Global: Reflections on International Expansion at Stone & Chalk Sydney Originally delivered at Stone & Chalk’s Tech Central Sydney on October 16, 2025 A Gathering of Global Minds Last week, our founder (Mitchel Volkering) had the privilege of joining an exceptional panel at Stone & Chalk’s Tech Central Sydney hub, where they […]
The Hidden Tax on Innovation: Why SEP Transparency Matters for Europe’s Digital Future Reflections from the SXSW Sydney NEXT Stage Panel on “Startups, Standards, and Who Really Owns the Future of IoT” When we talk about standards in technology, we imagine a level playing field where any innovator can build the next breakthrough product. That’s […]
Today marks an important milestone for vaic.at and the European startup ecosystem. Our founder has officially signed the EU-Inc petition, joining an impressive coalition of tech leaders including Arthur Mensch (Mistral AI), Moritz Adler (Head of App Store at Apple), and hundreds of other founders, investors, and ecosystem builders who believe in Europe’s potential to […]
When regulators write rules for giants, startups often pay the price. This paradox was at the heart of our founder’s input at the SXSW Sydney panel discussion earlier this week. Our founder, Mitchel Volkering, had the opportunity to join a panel hosted by ACT | The App Association titled “Disruptors vs. Regulators: Who’s Really Shaping the […]