A calculated risk
For neutron scientist Peter Böni, founding a company felt like a huge gamble – until a chance meeting persuaded him to take the plunge
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For neutron scientist Peter Böni, founding a company felt like a huge gamble – until a chance meeting persuaded him to take the plunge
Read article: A calculated risk
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