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Nate Blecharczyk

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

With the Democratic National Convention approaching, we recognized a significant opportunity for our service, prompting us to refocus and build our new vision quickly.

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Nate Blecharczyk at Startup School 2013

@ Y Combinator

Nate Blecharczyk at Startup School 2013

10/26/13

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