Lessons for Ecosystem Building

French Tech's journey offers lessons for other regions:

1. Government Matters: Strategic support accelerates development without creating dependence

2. Culture Can Change: Entrepreneurial mindsets can be cultivated even in conservative societies

3. Leverage Existing Strengths: Build on educational, industrial, and cultural assets

4. Connect Globally: Isolation kills ecosystems; connection enables growth

5. Patience Pays: Ecosystem building takes decades, not years

6. Diversity Drives Innovation: Multiple sectors, geographies, and perspectives create resilience