UK crowdfunding leaders are taking paycuts as platforms put a limited number of employees on furlough leave.
Author: lucasabia
A chartered marketer (MCIM) with a global MBA, I am currently pursuing a PhD in Entrepreneurship focusing on investor behaviour in the context of equity crowdfunding. Teaching all things digital is part of the journey. I blog on how entrepreneurial finance can foster a more sustainable and inclusive form of economic growth at thisisoliver.co
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