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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Find the right investors by doing research and talking to other founders; organizations like Y Combinator can be very helpful in this process.

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Fundraising Fundamentals By Geoff Ralston

@ Y Combinator

Fundraising Fundamentals By Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

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