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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

Pattern Breakers: How to find a breakthrough startup idea | Mike Maples, Jr. (Founding Partner at Floodgate, ex-Product at Silicon Graphics)

Jul 7, 2024 · 1h 49m
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  • Mike Maples, Jr. shares insights on finding breakthrough startup ideas.
  • Learn from legendary investor's early bets on transformative companies.
  • Study iconic companies to understand pattern-breaking innovation.

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Mike Maples
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