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November 11, 2024

How to open an office in a new geography

Ludmila Nikitina, Latvia country manager for Estonia-based fintech Wallester, shares her top tips for opening an office in a new location

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Anisah Osman Britton

Anisah Osman Britton is coauthor of Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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