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Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

@ EO

Rejections and setbacks can serve as 'jet fuel' for motivation, pushing founders to improve and try again until they achieve success.

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From Google’s First PM to Backing 50 Unicorns — One Simple Rule | Felicis, Aydin Senkut

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From Google’s First PM to Backing 50 Unicorns — One Simple Rule | Felicis, Aydin Senkut

04/16/25

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