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Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

We should focus on starting more good businesses rather than just increasing the number of startups, as not all ideas are worth pursuing.

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Peter Thiel on Stagnation, Innovation, and What Not To Name Your Company | Conversations with Tyler

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Peter Thiel on Stagnation, Innovation, and What Not To Name Your Company | Conversations with Tyler

04/02/15

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