Podcast
July 30, 2026
VCs are taking on operator roles. Why?
A new trend seems to be gaining steam in Europe: VCs adding a CEO or operator title alongside their investor role
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Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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