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Reid Hoffman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Historically, many game-changing companies are founded during downturns because they have the time to aggregate talent and develop their ideas without excessive noise.

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Reid Hoffman at Startup School SV 2014

@ Y Combinator

Reid Hoffman at Startup School SV 2014

10/15/14

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