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Operator To Founder

Operator To Founder

Written by: Openseed VC
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Sharing proven tactical mental models to help you start your first, or next tech startup like a pro.

By OpenseedVC - first investors in operators with up to $150k checks and a community of operators to support from zero to one.

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