Below is a curated list of the top 10 countries with leading startup ecosystems in 2025, based on global rankings from sources like Startup Genome. For each country, I've highlighted one prominent startup ecosystem influencer, including a link to their X profile, a short bio, and a link to their personal website.
| Country | Influencer | X Profile | Short Bio | Personal Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Gary Vaynerchuk | @garyvee | Serial entrepreneur, CEO of VaynerMedia, renowned investor in startups like Uber and Snapchat, and author focusing on business and family-driven success. | garyvaynerchuk.com |
| United Kingdom | Simon Squibb | @simonsquibb | Serial entrepreneur and founder of HelpBnk, dedicated to helping people achieve their dreams through podcasts, mentorship, and community building. | simonsquibb.com |
| France | Anthony Bourbon | @anthonybourbon | French entrepreneur and investor, founder of Feed.co, TV judge on "Qui veut être mon associé?", focused on startups and business motivation. | anthonybourbon.com |
| Germany | Frank Thelen | @frank_thelen | Tech investor and serial founder, CEO of Freigeist Capital, author of "Startup-DNA", known for supporting European tech startups. | frank.io |
| Switzerland | Alan Frei | @alan_frei | Swiss entrepreneur and life hacker, co-founder of multiple startups like Amorana, sharing practical guides for aspiring founders. | alanfrei.com |
| Sweden | Gunilla von Platen | @gunsamvon | Swedish entrepreneur and investor, founder of Xzakt Kundrelation, TV personality on "The Apprentice", advocating for female entrepreneurship. | gunillavonplaten.se |
| South Africa | Vusi Thembekwayo | @vusithembekwayo | Global speaker and investor, founder of MyGrowthFund, empowering African entrepreneurs through mentorship and venture capital. | vusithembekwayo.com |
| Israel | Hillel Fuld | @hilzfuld | Tech marketer and startup advisor, columnist for Inc. and Forbes, bridging Israel's startup ecosystem with global audiences. | hillelfuld.com |
| Singapore | Adam Digital | @adamgodigital | Tech content creator and marketer, focusing on AI tools, business growth, and digital strategies for entrepreneurs. | adamgodigital.com |
| Canada | Dan Martell | @danmartell | Serial entrepreneur and coach for founders, author of "Buy Back Your Time", helping scale tech companies with a focus on work-life balance. | danmartell.com |
