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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Most products in the market are subpar; focus on creating a good product that stands out, as Apple did with the iPad.

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Tom Preston Werner at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

Tom Preston Werner at Startup School 2012

10/25/13

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