Its infrastructure, rule of law, and climate for opportunity have been emphasised in a more effective way than appearing at any number of international Expo events, showing in the process what a fine destination for talent or capital the country is.

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And while the talent is for VTB Capital invitees only, Podoinitsyna sees it as a way to help the newly restored theater develop new talents throughout the Commonwealth of Independent States and inside Russia and help keep Bolshoi relevant for years to come.

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Not so very long ago, America was the destination for capital and talent.

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But Google faces intense competitive pressure for talent in an industry where intellectual capital is everything.

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VCs usually limit their involvement to the CEO decision, and some firms, such as Kleiner Perkins and ff Venture Capital, are known for maintaining a keiretsu of operating talent to deploy within their portfolios.

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Capital expenditures such as this indicate the significant demand for retaining talent and significantly expanding the amount of engineers these companies have.

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