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Becoming a startup founder or investor may seem glamorous, but the field is surrounded by misconceptions. As a high-risk industry, venture capital often suffers from too much hype and too few results-and in order to succeed, understanding the principles of both investing and startup building is essential.
Fortunately, angel investor, found
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Igor Ryabenkiy
Igor Ryabenkiy is an author, self-made serial entrepreneur and angel investor with over 20 years of experience. As founder and managing partner at AltaIR Capital, Ryabenkiy specializes in early-stage venture investments in areas including productivity tools, future of work, fintech, AI and digital health.
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