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Ooshma Garg

04/19/16

@ Y Combinator

Grit comes from within and is essential for staying the course and improving yourself and your company, rather than comparing yourself to others.

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Gobble founder Ooshma Garg speaks at Female Founders Conference 2016

@ Y Combinator

Gobble founder Ooshma Garg speaks at Female Founders Conference 2016

04/19/16

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