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Michael Seibel

06/02/24

@ Startup Istanbul

Focus on solving daily and weekly problems rather than monthly or yearly ones, as they tend to be more successful in the market.

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Everything We Teach at YCombinator in 10 Minutes

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Everything We Teach at YCombinator in 10 Minutes

06/02/24

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