London Viet Startup : How to find your market fit

Apr 10, 2016 By Huy Nguyen Trieu in

April 11, 2016 - 18:30 / 20:30

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(Not exclusively Fintech, but I will present there)

As part of a 3-part series by VietStartup group in London, this opening event will focus on the inception of your startup idea, developping a Minimum Viable Product and bringing it to the market to get initial traction. Innovation and opportunities start when a great product finds its market: let’s explore how together!

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