Today’s Solutions: February 17, 2026

Two years ago, I wrote in US News & World Report that Amsterdam is a hub of startup innovation, and interviewed Deputy Mayor Kajsa Ollongren after The Next Web conference in the Netherlands. I also spoke with Patrick de Zeeuw, CEO of Startupbootcamp Amsterdam and Co Founder of Startupbootcamp Global. I shared his advice for entrepreneurs at The Huffington Post. Last month, I returned to Amsterdam to hear how the city’s economic ecosystem has evolved

Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

Malaysia bans e-waste imports and cracks down on illegal dumping

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a bold move to protect public health and the environment, Malaysia enacted an immediate and total ban ...

Read More

The surprising physiological benefits of a good cry

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Tears, from infancy to adulthood, serve as a universal emotional language. According to licensed marriage and family therapist ...

Read More

Ukrainian refugees in Italy find safety in mafia-seized properties

In the small town of Rescaldina, Italy, Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion are finding a safe haven in unexpected dwellings: the homes of ...

Read More

11 smart ways to save energy at home this winter

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Winter often brings with it soaring utility bills, thanks to extra heating, longer showers, and higher energy consumption ...

Read More