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Michael Seibel

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Creating a successful software product that allows you to live a good life without VC backing is a win; success is not solely defined by venture capital investment.

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Should Your Startup Bootstrap or Raise Venture Capital?

@ Y Combinator

Should Your Startup Bootstrap or Raise Venture Capital?

02/06/24

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