UK startups and Brexit
Hey fellow founders,
Britain has voted to leave the European Union and has left the British startup scene in an uncertain time. Read on what UK based founders and VCs think about the Brexit and what it means for them.
Also read about why a founder shut down his startup, prototyping, AI & bots, Twilio's seed pitch and how an investor selects startups.
Enjoy!
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