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1/ The first 18 months of a startup: After starting my 2nd company in 2019, I decided I would write down useful lessons I learned or re-learned along the way. Some were hard-earned & others required steady focus. A thread that I hope may help other founders starting out 👇

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Hook: Leads with a number
Structure: Hook → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
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Written for: Founders and early-stage teams

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