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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

At Y Combinator, we often help startups clean up their cap tables and convince previous investors that their current setup is detrimental to the company.

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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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