Day 7 of The Startup Mafia Series: The Secret Deals That Happen Before Startups Even Launch
Most people think startups raise money after launching.
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Anonymous 3
Hey I am on Medial • 2m
Fair competition is a joke so either build insane traction without funding or infiltrate the inner circles.
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We frequently see:
• Vague Vision: