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#212 Alfred Lin: How to Think (and Work) Like a World-Class Investor

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

CHAPTER

From Suspension to Startups: A Journey of Growth

This chapter reflects on the speaker's transformative school experiences, including a significant suspension that reshaped their career path and involvement in a math team. It explores their entrepreneurial ventures, leading to a successful internet startup, and discusses crucial business insights such as hiring practices and the significance of free cash flow. The conversation emphasizes the need for removing operational obstacles and building trust to enhance scalability in an evolving marketplace.

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