I see a total lack of understanding of currencies in most of BTC-related startups.

For example a bitcoin based payroll is like giving away shares (less volatility of course, but you get the point). If someone would work for shares, he probably will (think about) accepting bitcoin as payment.

In Silicon Valley people takes risks easily, but in Europe I think no one in their right minds will wanna do this.

Payrol automation on the other hand, especially for software companies makes a lot of sense.