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Alex Depledge: How to build a business for the second time

We speak to Alex Depledge, the co-founder of Resi, to find out what is it like building a business for the second time and more

Alex Depledge: How to build a business for the second time

Alex Depledge and Jules Coleman sold their first business Hassle.com for nearly £30m. But instead of taking the opportunity to take a step back and enjoy life, they went again and launched a second start-up - Resi. So, what is it like building a business for the second time? What is different? And why do it all again?

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