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Naval Ravikant

10/29/15

@ Tim Ferriss

Great new companies often look strange and don't fit conventional molds, which can lead investors to miss out on significant opportunities.

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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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