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Dalton Caldwell

05/10/19

@ Y Combinator

To create luck as a pre-company, connect with and learn from as many interesting people as possible, and you need to do things that make you uncomfortable and actively engage with others instead of waiting for recognition.

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How to Create Luck - Dalton Caldwell, Y Combinator Partner

@ Y Combinator

How to Create Luck - Dalton Caldwell, Y Combinator Partner

05/10/19

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