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2021 was a record breaking year for Israeli startups. What now?

VC Cafe

The government set a goal to increase the percentage of people employed in tech t0 15% but it cannot be achieved overnight. Both employees and investors typically have a 6 month lock up period (exceptions apply of course) so this can have devastating effects on liquidity and retruns. Global tech correction.

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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2019

Haystack

These combined effects have helped open new markets, new geographies, and new economic opportunities for people worldwide; they’ve also drawn the ire of privacy advocates, aspiring politicians, and the airwaves on social media and the traditional media at-large. 3/ The Streaming Media Effect.

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