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SyncConf 2013: End Note

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Summary

Sean Phelan tells the story of MultiMap.com until it was sold to Microsoft, and shares insight from his activity as angel investor.

Bio

Sean Phelan is a London-based angel investor and serial entrepreneur. He started the online mapping site Multimap.com in 1995 and sold it to Microsoft in 2007.

About the conference

Building on its thriving tech and startup community, SyncNorwich presents SyncConf 2013, a one-day Agile and Tech Conference in the heart of Norfolk. Syncing local and international speakers, ideas and investors.

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