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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

The best founders are those who I learn from, and I jump at the chance to help them because I know I will come away smarter.

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Naval Ravikant — The Person I Call Most for Startup Advice | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

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Naval Ravikant — The Person I Call Most for Startup Advice | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

10/29/15

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