Bridging the Talent Gap in the Bitcoin Industry
For a new industry to grow, it needs smart, dedicated people. However, despite the promise and potential of bitcoin and its many companies, attracting qualified employees can be surprisingly challenging. The simple fact is, although many startups are founded and initially run by small, experienced teams, bitcoin entrepreneurs must hire skilled staff in order to execute their company's vision. BitPay, for example, one of the industry's largest merchant processors, is now in the midst of expanding its team by 70 employees. Adam Draper, whose startup accelerator Boost VC incubates....
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