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May 31, 2023

Did US hustle mentality ruin Typeform?

Typeform was once the jewel in the crown of Spanish tech, but new data and accounts from former employees suggest that the company has lost its way


Tim Smith and Anna Freeman

14 min read

If you’ve ever tried to organise an office pizza party, get feedback from customers or run a product sprint — if you’ve ever worked in tech in pretty much any capacity, you’ve probably used Typeform. 

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