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Inside the ‘cold war’ at Techstars as CEO Mäelle Gavet hires, fires, fights to force change

Techstars, under the leadership of CEO Mäelle Gavet, has faced financial losses, employee cuts, and internal conflicts. The shutdown of Techstars Stockholm and the firing of Managing Director Alfredo Jollon created chaos. Gavet introduced a new strategy and implemented cost-cutting measures, leading to a toxic work culture. Many managing directors and employees have left the company, and Techstars has faced challenges with its corporate partnerships.

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Apr 29, 2024•15m read time•From techcrunch.com
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An outsider steps inBear market, new leadersTroubles in SwedenCost-cutting and smelly officesThe missing managing directorsA hopeful annus mirabilis
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