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“Entrepreneurs can't forecast accurately, because they are trying something fundamentally new. So they will often be laughably behind plan - and on the brink of success.”

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Eric Ries
Eric Ries

Eric Ries is an entrepreneur born in 1979, known for his Lean Startup methodology, which emphasizes rapid iteration and customer feedback in the success of startups. more

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