Ten years ago, Cowboy Ventures founder Aileen Lee coined the term “unicorn” to describe startups that reached a $1 billion valuation. At the time, there were only 39 startups on the list, but it has been whittled down to today, where more than 500 companies now live on the list.
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Not only have the number of unicorns increased, but what they’re focused on has also changed: The pendulum has swung hard in the direction of B2B startups over the past decade — but the thing about pendulums is that they eventually swing back.
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Number of Monthly Active Crypto Developers Dropped by 25% in 2023
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Ask Sophie: What visas could work for coming to Silicon Valley to pitch clients?
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Dear Sophia,
I am the founder of a startup in Estonia. I listened to your podcast about the importance of international founders coming to the US to meet partners and discover customers before expanding into the market. Do I have to come on a visitor visa? Any other visa options I should consider?
— Willing in Estonia
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