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Brad Flora

02/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders often overspend because they haven't realized that their product isn't what customers want yet, leading them to chase after growth without understanding their market.

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The Right (And Wrong) Way To Spend Money At Your Startup

@ Y Combinator

The Right (And Wrong) Way To Spend Money At Your Startup

02/13/25

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