8. Founders at Work
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8. Founders at Work
Founders at Work is a 2009 compilation of interviews with startup founders by Y Combinator founding partner Jessica Livingston. Interview subjects include the founders of famous brands like Apple, PayPal, and Adobe, as well as lesser known founders with equally remarkable stories. In this episode we discuss recurring themes of the interviews, founders that offered particular insight, and broad takeaways from the entire volume.
Show Notes
Founders at Work on Amazon
Jessica Livington on Twitter
David Kopec's review of Losing the Signal
Venture Capital - Silicon Valley Ponzi Scheme - Chamath Palihapitiya via YouTube
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