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Ben Horowitz: “The IPO From Hell” and Other REAL Lessons from the Startup Crucible

Nov 15, 2021 · 00:44:13

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✨ AI Summary

Startups are romanticized after winning, but require grit.
Ben Horowitz discusses the startup struggle and refusing to quit.
True leaders possess the grit to endure and win.

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