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Investor Urges Bold Bets on Taboo Industries at SXSW

6/10/2025

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At SXSW London, impact investor Christian Tooley passionately called on investors to dive into controversial sectors like sex and substances. He emphasized that current restrictions stifle innovation and potential profits, spotlighting the booming sex tech market. Tooley challenged the stigma surrounding these industries, urging support for taboo companies to foster meaningful change.

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At SXSW London, impact investor Christian Tooley passionately called on investors to dive into controversial sectors like sex and substances. He emphasized that current restrictions stifle innovation and potential profits, spotlighting the booming sex tech market. Tooley challenged the stigma surrounding these industries, urging support for taboo companies to foster meaningful change.