Analysis

September 16, 2020

“Unicorns, who cares?”, French founders tell Macron

There’s a shift in focus from asking for state funding to eyeing business from government contracts.


Voodoo co-founders Alexandre Yazdi (left) and Laurent Ritter.

With French entrepreneurs, flattery isn’t always the best strategy.

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Macron hosted founders at the French presidential palace this week.
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