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Startups are a gateway for promoting future innovation, which is a key aspect of any sustainable economy. This book gives a closer look on startup ecosystems, their unique elements and possibilities of financing for young (and older) entrepreneurs. The data analysis based on an extensive field work foreshadowed the main problems this ecosystem is currently facing in Slovakia. This book is useful for anyone who would like to gain insights into the startup world, regardless the region, as most of the challenges we face are the same all over the world.

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Curajova, Zuzana
Graduating in International Finance in 2015, I have always been passionate about the ´fintech´ world, that led me to a research in the exciting and rapidly changing environment of Startups. Later on, establishing myself as a Product Manager for various startup and tech companies, I continue with my journey of bringing innovations to the world.

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