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Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days
By Jessica Livingston
This episode reveals the often-unseen human struggle, resilience, and personal transformation behind the early days of iconic startups, moving beyond the polished success stories.
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What it is about
Startup stories, entrepreneurship, early-stage companies, resilience
Who it is for
If you've ever wondered what it truly takes to build something from nothing, beyond the polished narratives, this will feel familiar a grounded perspective on the human cost and profound resilience required.
The author
Jessica Livingston, a co-founder of Y Combinator, brings a rare, intimate perspective to the startup world, having personally interviewed dozens of founders about their earliest, most challenging days.
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