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10 LESSONS FOR FOREIGN ENTREPRENEURS
COMING TO
SILICON VALLEY
Tytus Cytowski,
Managing Partner
PLATZI IGNITE CONFERENCE
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
May 2, 2015
CYTOWSKI LLC
Disclaimers
 Any US federal tax advice contained in this presentation is not intended to be used,
and cannot be used, to avoid penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or to
promote, market or recommend any transaction or matter addressed herein.
 This material is for informational purposes only and do not constitute advertising, a
solicitation, or legal advice and should not be construed as legal advice for any
purpose whatsoever.
 Information contained herein is not intended to create, and receipt thereof does
not constitute formation of, an attorney-client relationship.
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