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Hopin: how a $7bn startup fell down in a heap

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This week we discuss: 01:07 Johnny Boufarhat steps down as CEO of Hopin 04:55 Prima Materia makes third startup investment — into longevity 08:31 European VCs see exodus of women investors 11:58 The ‘crazy’ £20bn subsea cable to bring Moroccan solar power to the UK 22:38 Can French startups overcome their elitist image?

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