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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you want to be a successful startup founder, focus on learning powerful concepts rather than pursuing a vocational education in entrepreneurship.

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Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

@ Y Combinator

Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)

03/19/17

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The ultimate advice for aspiring startup founders is simply to learn as much as you can.

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