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"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

CHAPTER

Building a Startup Amidst Uncertainty

The chapter follows the founders as they navigate starting a company just before the COVID pandemic, discussing the challenges of traveling from San Francisco to Germany and establishing a team during a global crisis. It highlights pivotal moments such as media attention, the shift from technology-focused work to testing and growth, and the complexities of collaborating with foreign governments in a startup setting.

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