A Quote by Taavet Hinrikus

There's always been a lot of interest in the tech community about how to foster innovation and creativity - both within a company but also in the ecosystem of a tech cluster. In both cases, creating opportunities for people who don't encounter each other normally to meet and talk is key.

Taavet Hinrikus

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Taavet Hinrikus
Born: 1981

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