There is never a good time for a crisis. As you read this now, you’re possibly thinking back to the last time you and your colleagues had that gut-wrenching moment of realisation followed by hours (or even days) of work to right the ship.

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November 21, 2023
Is your startup making headlines for all the wrong reasons? Here’s how to deal with it
I was dragged into a scandal involving the UK prime minister’s office and my startup. This is what I learned
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Miika Mäkitalo is the CEO at HappyOrNot.

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