French entrepreneur Arthur Mensch, founder of generative artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, made a mark at the Viva Technology show in Paris. A study by Accel reveals that a significant number of Europe's top-funded AI startups have founders with experience at leading U.S. tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Google. These tech giants are viewed as catalysts for new AI firms due to their expertise and resources. Accel defines generative AI as a cutting-edge technology that focuses on creating new content rather than just analyzing existing data. Notable AI startups, like Mistral AI and H, have founders with backgrounds in leading tech companies like DeepMind and Meta. Additionally, universities play a crucial role in the emergence of generative AI startups, with many founders having academic backgrounds. Accel's research highlights the strong presence of generative AI startups in Europe, with a focus on founders with diverse experiences and expertise.