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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

You can only fully understand the challenges of a startup by engaging directly with the process, as initial hypotheses may prove incorrect.

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Lecture 13 - How to be a Great Founder (Reid Hoffman)

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Lecture 13 - How to be a Great Founder (Reid Hoffman)

11/05/14

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