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Hosain Rahman

04/26/17

@ Y Combinator

In the exploration phase, we encourage creativity and innovation, allowing team members to showcase their work and receive feedback during demo Fridays.

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How to Design Hardware Products with Hosain Rahman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 17)

@ Y Combinator

How to Design Hardware Products with Hosain Rahman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 17)

04/26/17

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