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“If the business were a play, Act One is: Woohoo, bright and bushy-tailed. We're going to make something great! Act Two is: We're six months behind on back-end development. We're trying to raise venture capital. We're trying to figure out what furniture we should sell to make payroll.”

Quote by Caterina Fake

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Caterina Fake is a successful businesswoman born on June 13, 1969. She is renowned for her contributions to the internet and social media sectors, particularly for her roles in founding iconic companies like Flickr and Hunch. more

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