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Ben Silbermann

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

There are a lot of different ways to succeed in startups; you need to trust the data, the users you have, and your own instincts about what is right for your company.

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Ben Silbermann at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

Ben Silbermann at Startup School 2012

10/25/13

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