This is a fasinating talk (lecture at Stanford University) from mega-entrepreneur Steve Blank about the differences between a Scalable Startup and a Large Company. Talk gets really good about 30 minutes in ;)
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Adam Neary, founder of Profitably, recounts an honest and complete review of 2 very grueling rounds of startup financing. 

"Profitably just closed $1.1M, and I think I am feeling every emotion at once.  While the rest of the team is ready to go out and celebrate (and has earned it!), I feel like I could use a nap, a hug, a good cry, and then perhaps a Manhattan or two..."

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"It's a lie to think that you're not good enough... it's a lie to think that you're not worth anything. You are beautiful. You are gorgeous just the way you are!"
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