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In 2013, four cities had ever created a unicorn. Today, more than 300 have, across more than 50 countries.
[99%tech] covers that world: how it builds, what it teaches, and what flows back to Silicon Valley. I’m Alex Lazarow, a global venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author of Out-Innovate.
Every week, one essay. Read it, watch it, or listen to it here in my voice.
Full essays, with links and sources:
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