From: mk_thisisit
Poland is recognized globally for its highly skilled programmers, who are considered among the best in the world [00:00:21]. This assertion is not a myth but is supported by the results of the most significant international programming competitions [00:00:23].
Standing in International Programming Competitions
Poland’s programmers consistently achieve high rankings in global competitions. Over the last decade, Poland ranks fourth, behind only Russia, China, and the United States [00:12:43]. Notably, Poland has only one fewer medal than the United States, despite having a population nine times smaller [00:12:52]. When considering medals per capita, Poland is the world leader [00:12:59].
Many Polish programmers are medalists of the most important Olympics in the world [00:00:33]. For instance, Miron Mironiuk, founder of the AI startup Kosmose, employs approximately 30 programmers, nearly all of whom are from Poland, with many being medalists from these international competitions [00:14:48].
Value of Polish Programming Talent
This exceptional talent in programming is considered a crucial “natural resource” for Poland in the 21st century [00:13:02]. It is argued that having the world’s best programmers is more valuable than new diamond deposits [00:13:16]. Despite possessing such a significant intellectual asset, Poland ranks only 50th in terms of GDP per capita, indicating a need to leverage this potential more effectively [00:13:32].
Recommendations for Poland’s Future
To capitalize on this intellectual potential, Miron Mironiuk suggests that Poland, as a nation, needs to act collectively and think in terms of long-term plans (10-year or 25-year) rather than short-term political cycles [00:29:16]. The goal should be for Poland to become one of the top ten largest economies in the world per capita by 2050 [00:29:04].
Key areas for focus include:
- Wise Regulations: Developing smart regulations regarding data, taxes, blockchain technology, and education [00:29:34]. These regulations should be agreed upon by citizens and entrepreneurs, free from politicization [00:29:45].
- Data Control: Recognizing that controlling data is key to controlling artificial intelligence [00:22:56].
- Global Mindset: Polish startups and entrepreneurs should not limit their focus to Poland or even Europe but embrace the global market [00:27:23]. This might require founders to gain international experience by moving abroad temporarily [00:27:37].
Miron Mironiuk emphasizes that his personal success, while partly attributed to luck, is also due to being Polish and having access to the world’s best programmers [00:26:54]. This highlights the inherent advantage Poland possesses in the technological landscape.