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Anish Daryani
Jan 15, 2025

One year on: Running an indie and the price of independence

"We were the same folks, the same award-winning team, just with a new name. But being indie was somehow synonymous with 'cheap' in the market. Seven lost pitches, six on price, it was a rude awakening," writes Moonfolks’ Anish Daryani.

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