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3 VCs weigh in on when to follow the hype... - aVenture News

3 VCs weigh in on when to follow the hype cycle — and when to ignore it

From TechCrunch

By Walter Thompson

October 5, 2023

3 VCs weigh in on when to follow the hype cycle — and when to ignore it

It's OK for a founder to jump into an emerging hype cycle, but only if they have a genuine interest in that area that reaches back in time.

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