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Pejman Nozad

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Be truthful to yourself and understand your strengths; leverage them in your endeavors, just like I did in my investment career.

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

@ Y Combinator

Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

03/09/18

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