Innovation is the beating heart of tech startups in London, Berlin and Silicon Valley. By tearing up the rule book on everything from payments and transportation, to food delivery and accommodation, these companies are disrupting markets that have traditionally been dominated by corporate giants. But what can other businesses learn from these startups, and how can they take advantage of their groundbreaking tech?
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