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Startup advice, briefly

This is a very short summary with lots left out—here is the long version: http://startupclass.samaltman.com You should start with an idea, not a company....

Published 2015-02-20 4 min read 878 words 4 topics
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This is a very short summary with lots left out—here is the long version: http://startupclass.samaltman.com You should start with an idea, not a company....

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This is a very short summary with lots left out—here is the long version: http://startupclass.samaltman.com You should start with an idea, not a company. When it’s just an idea or project, the stakes are lower and you’re more willing to entertain outlandish-sounding but potentially huge ideas. The best way to start a company
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