Sergey Toporov, partner at LETA Capital.

Opinion

September 7, 2023

Want to stay sane as a VC? Organise your inbox 

LETA Capital's Sergey Toporov says mastering the art of Inbox Zero is the key to VC success

Sergey Toporov

3 min read

In the world of venture capital, the relentless flow of information can be a double-edged sword. 

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