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Julien Codorniou

06/24/25

@ Stripe

In the U.S., there's a cultural expectation for large enterprises to adopt cutting-edge technology, while in France, there's a risk of being penalized for choosing innovative solutions over established brands.

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A conversation with 20VC General Partner Julien Codorniou

@ Stripe

A conversation with 20VC General Partner Julien Codorniou

06/24/25

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