I remember the first time a VC pitch felt like the only way forward. We had rapid top-line growth, aspirations to scale internationally, and a roadmap that looked great on a slide. But as we dug deeper into the options, revenue-based financing (RBF) began to look like a smarter, more flexible path...
Jan 26, 2026
• by Éloïse Dupont
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In recent years, blockchain technology has emerged as one of the most transformative innovations in the world of business. While many associate blockchain with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, its applications extend far beyond digital currency. One of the most promising and impactful areas for blockchain integration is supply chain management. Today, I want to explore how this...
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Email marketing often goes unnoticed in today's world of shiny, new-age marketing tools like social media ads and influencer partnerships. Yet, as someone who's explored countless marketing strategies, I’ve repeatedly found email marketing to be a powerhouse—not only for reaching customers but also for building meaningful, long-term relationships with them. In a sense, it’s the...
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