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Grace Garey

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

We entered an online voting competition for a $10,000 prize, which was crucial for our funding. After rallying support from friends and family, we won the competition by just 1% in the final hour.

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Grace Garey Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

Grace Garey Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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