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Ask a VC: Why Andrew Parker thinks blockchain is past its prime

  • Andrew Parker is still big on robo advice, but says blockchain solutions are starting to lose their sparkle.
  • Parker talks about the importance of innovating to solve a customer problem, and not just for the sake of innovating.
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