The Real Story Behind Startups: It's Not All Glamour!
Startups are often painted as glamorous, fancy offices, rapid growth, and big investments. But behind every "unicorn" lies a story of sheer hustle, sacrifice, and belief.
Take Ganesh Balakrishna
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Medial • 4m
sometimes the timing outplays hustle, sacrifice, and belief.
Flatheads case truly defines it.
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