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Amit Jain

05/16/25

@ EO

When developing new technology, expect that it won't work on the first try or even the tenth; it's crucial to iterate quickly and avoid anything that slows down your progress.

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Everyone Complained about Our Product—Then We Raised $200M | Luma AI, Amit Jain

@ EO

Everyone Complained about Our Product—Then We Raised $200M | Luma AI, Amit Jain

05/16/25

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