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Mark Zuckerberg

08/17/16

@ Y Combinator

I advise young entrepreneurs to work on something they care about without committing to turning it into a company until it shows promise, as many successful companies were built this way.

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Mark Zuckerberg : How to Build the Future

@ Y Combinator

Mark Zuckerberg : How to Build the Future

08/17/16

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