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“All Rhodes Scholars had a great future in their past.”

Quote by Peter Thiel

Book:Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

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Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

This book explores the principles and strategies for creating successful startups and shaping the future of business and technology. more

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Peter Thiel is a prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist, co-founder of PayPal, and a key figure in the tech industry. He is known for his early investment in Facebook and his role in shaping the modern venture capital landscape. more

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“Rivalry causes us to overemphasize old opportunities and slavishly copy what has worked in the past.”

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“The value of failure is greatly over-rated. It's a preposterous myth.”

Author:Peter Thiel

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