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Jeff Lawson

05/24/25

@ a16z speedrun

When your first startup crashes and your second burns you out, it's the relationships you build that matter most for future opportunities.

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No Money, No Support, Just Code: The Twilio Founding Story

@ a16z speedrun

No Money, No Support, Just Code: The Twilio Founding Story

05/24/25

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