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Passion wins pitches

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26th June 2018

In this short clip we made in-house, we talk about what we're looking for in founders and what sets a pitch apart. Each partner takes turns in discussing what really matters, from thoroughness to bold and beautiful ideas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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