UK's elite hardware talent is being wasted.
Imperial, Oxford, and Cambridge produce world-class engineers. Yet post-graduation, their trajectory is an economic tragedy - and a hidden arbitrage opportunity.
Aug 3, 2024 · 4 min read UK's elite hardware talent is being wasted Imperial, Oxford, and Cambridge produce world-class engineers. Yet post-graduation, their trajectory is an economic tragedy - and a hidden arbitrage opportunity. Wright of Derby, An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1786. Oil on canvas. National Gallery, London. The Stark Reality: Top London hardware engineer graduates: £30,000-£50,000 Silicon Valley equivalent: $150,000+ The reality for most graduates is even grimmer: £25,000 starting salaries at traditional engineering firms Exodus to consulting or finance just because i
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