The so-called “techlash” has been raging for quite some time. But some of us still remember when technology inspired trust and optimism rather than fear and anger.
Opinion
February 4, 2020
When the world turns against tech
How to keep your startup safe when governments, regulators, the press and the public turn against tech.
5 min read
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Nicolas Colin is cofounder of VC firm The Family. He writes a regular column for Sifted

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