Squibb: Communication and marketing have replaced tech as business barriers
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Simon Squibb, entrepreneur and media creator, discusses changing moats in business building with 20VC host Harry Stebbings.
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“I used to think technology was going to be the barrier to entry to building businesses. I think now it's the ability to communicate, like you said, the ability to sell, and frankly, Marketing.”
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