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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Startup founders are often unemployable, which can be a sign of their potential, especially the best ones.

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Michael Seibel - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Michael Seibel - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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