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The Gauntlet of Startups
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Starting a company involves facing many challenges that can be harder than expected, with success depending on various factors such as having a great team, executing properly, and entering a favorable market. The startup field is unique in terms of the amount of money and spending in the early stages of revenue generation and productization, making it stand out from other industries.
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