Tomorrow is a big day for Project A — the Berlin-based, “operational” VC firm is hosting its second annual “knowledge conference”. It’s gathering 1000 people — including founders from its portfolio companies, and from startups it’s keeping an eye on — at Vollgutlager, an old warehouse in Berlin. They’ll be sharing insights on everything from user testing to hiring to personal branding.
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