Underdog pivot
Hey fellow founders,
Ever read the funding story of GOAT? It's a VC love story that lasted from an initial 18 months to 4 years. A feel good story on how an underdog succeeds, against all odds, through its pivot.
Also read about how someone got scammed big time by a Silicon Valley startup, 12 strange pitches, EU vs Apple, delegating tasks and decision making, growing revenue, and the entrepreneur-in-residence program of Venrock Partners.
Enjoy and have an awesome weekend!
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The pivot you need to read about
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Trends
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Design
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Finance
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