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  • Big Tech and startups, from the inside. Tech is accelerating rapidly: but some fast-moving companies are ahead of the rest of the pack. What are they doing differently and why? I talk with people working at these companies to get insights and details.

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Exceptions to this are holidays: spring break, summer break and winter break. In 2024, these are:

  • 9 May (Thursday): spring break

  • 25 Jul - 5 Aug: summer break

  • 24 December - 3 January: winter break. The publication returns on 7 January 2025.

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This schedule can be changed in case of unexpected events. Last update: 23 Jul 2024.

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