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How to pivot when your investor pulls all funding

After 4 years of product R&D, Ilona found an investor for her bra company. Then, just as she was about to sign, it was completely withdrawn due to uncertainty around COVID-19.

Success Through Lockdown

After 4 years of product R&D, Ilona found an investor for her bra company. Then, just as she was about to sign, it was completely withdrawn due to uncertainty around COVID-19.

Find out what Ilona did next to overcome this, and succeed without a penny of investment at all.

Iain Scott

Iain Scott

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Iain has a strong background in digital, and brings high-level strategic thinking to client campaigns.

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