Anh-Tho Chuong Degroote has written a lot about the trials and tribulations of running a startup and the role investors play in that journey. She is the founder and CEO of open source billing platform Lago, a startup that took part in the prestigious US accelerator Y Combinator in 2021. She was previously the first employee and VP of growth at fintech Qonto. In our Startup Life newsletter, Anh-Tho gave us her top tips for managing investor relationships.
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