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TechCrunch+ roundup: Technical due diligence, web3’s promise, how to hire well

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So far, web3 has not paid off on the Promise of the Premise : open source software that runs live on the blockchain. “It’s still much easier to develop a Web 2.0 ” So far, most of the hype for web3 is coming from investors and journalists, so Abbott’s perspective as a developer makes this a useful read.

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Let’s talk about gaslighting and fundraising

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Building the right team for a billion-dollar startup. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the disconnect between due diligence and fundraising right now. The disconnect between Y Combinator Demo Day and due diligence. Okta launches a new free developer plan. Four strategies for getting attention from investors.