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Mark Pincus

02/28/25

@ a16z speedrun

Founders must prepare for a challenging journey, aligning their investors and team on the understanding that the path to success will be bumpy and filled with tough decisions.

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Mark Pincus on Why Most Startups Fail, Founder Control, and How to Win

@ a16z speedrun

Mark Pincus on Why Most Startups Fail, Founder Control, and How to Win

02/28/25

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