In a new format for Startup Europe — the Sifted Podcast, we're taking a break from the news cycle to bring you longer-form interviews, designed to get inside the minds of Europe's big names and the rising stars of the tech and startup scene. This week, Eleanor interviewed Timmu Tõke, cofounder and CEO of Estonian 3D avatar company Ready Player Me.
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