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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Location matters for founders; great founders seek out networks that are essential for their specific challenges, and Silicon Valley is strong in certain areas but not all.

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How to Be a Great Founder with Reid Hoffman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 13)

@ Y Combinator

How to Be a Great Founder with Reid Hoffman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 13)

04/18/17

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