Most founders will agree that timing can be everything when it comes to business success. What fewer people talk about is how crucial location can be. Not every business idea is born in the right market. And while you can’t win if your business isn’t born at the right time (I’m looking at you, pre-Google search engines), you can control where you are based.
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December 27, 2021
Right company, wrong place: why I moved my startup from Prague to Amsterdam
We were founded in Prague. But it wasn't until we moved our HQ to Amsterdam that we found the money and momentum we wanted.
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