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Dalton Caldwell

04/18/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Founders often lose hope when they feel like they're failing, which can lead to giving up too soon.

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Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (YC)

04/18/24

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