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TaskRabbit: Leah Solivan

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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Navigating the Startup Funding Labyrinth

This chapter delves into the speaker's turbulent journey of securing funding for their startup after leaving a secure job, highlighting financial struggles and the need for perseverance. They recount crucial experiences, including participation in a Facebook incubator program, refining their pitch, and seeking mentorship from a notable entrepreneur. The narrative emphasizes the importance of connections and guidance in overcoming challenges to ultimately achieve funding success despite an unwelcoming local market culture.

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