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Startup Fact: Did you know that the term 'unicorn' in the startup world was coined just a decade ago? Aileen Lee first used it in 2013 to describe private companies valued at over $1 billion. In 2013, there were only 39 unicorns. Today, there are over 1,000 globally! What's your take on this explosive growth? Sustainable trend or potential bubble? #StartupFacts #UnicornCompanies

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