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Dalton Caldwell

01/06/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders who are intrinsically motivated tend to win in the long run, even if those motivated by external factors seem to succeed earlier.

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Should You Follow Your Passion? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Should You Follow Your Passion? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

01/06/22

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