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Michael Seibel

09/10/22

@ Y Combinator

A stereotypical pessimistic founder often reacts to one painful experience by wanting to quit or change everything, feeling like everything bad is happening to them.

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The Two Mindsets That Can KILL Your Startup

@ Y Combinator

The Two Mindsets That Can KILL Your Startup

09/10/22

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