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Home// Founder Questions// Fundraising// How should I protect my intellectual property when talking to investors?

How should I protect my intellectual property when talking to investors?

Sofia Elizondo Co-founder and COO at Brightseed

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Sofia Elizondo Co-founder and COO at Brightseed
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