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May 2024
41m 53s

A Founder’s Ability to be Transparent an...

Lucidity Insights
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Get ready for an intriguing conversation with Basil Moftah, General Parter at Nclude. Born and raised in the US and Trinidad and Tobago, but with roots in Egypt, Basil brings both his international perspective and years of Corporate VC experience to the investing table. He shares his pet peeves on things like celebrating successful fundraising efforts and ha ... Show More
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