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The exit effect: 4 ways IPOs and acquisitions drive positive change across the global ecosystem

TechCrunch

The PayPal Mafia is a set of former PayPal executives and employees — such as Elon Musk, a South African, and Peter Thiel, a German American — who have gone on to seriously disrupt not one but multiple industries across tech. ambassadors. That’s just one company. Open up that conversation with your portfolio companies.

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6 Oslo VCs discuss 2021 trends, deal flow and regional opportunities

TechCrunch

Do you expect to see a surge in more founders coming from geographies outside major cities in the years to come, with startup hubs losing people due to the pandemic and lingering concerns, plus the attraction of remote work? Yes, the acceptance of working remotely will democratize the startup ecosystem globally.

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

At the same time, to respect founders’ time, scouts should mention their real ability to make an investment happen. Our mission is to grow and diversify Western Canada’s technology startup ecosystem. . “If Atomico is an international investment firm that focuses on helping disruptive technology companies scale globally.

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