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Y Combinator Cast

02/10/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders often struggle with unrealistic expectations, believing that once they launch their product, it will immediately succeed, which can lead to disappointment.

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What Does It REALLY Mean To Do Things That Don't Scale? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

What Does It REALLY Mean To Do Things That Don't Scale? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

02/10/22

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