Skievaski: Epic Systems does not acquire other companies
Nico Skievaski · 684: How to Raise Your First Round of Funding with Healthcare API, Redox Founder Niko Skievaski · Jun 8, 2017 · at 20:55
Redox co-founder Nico Skievaski, a former Epic Systems employee, explains why Epic would not be a potential acquirer for Redox.
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“Epic doesn't acquire companies.”
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