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Avni Patel Thompson

03/03/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for aspiring founders to embrace the messiness of starting a business and not let perfectionism hold them back.

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The Number One Goal is Getting Started - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

@ Y Combinator

The Number One Goal is Getting Started - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy

03/03/18

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