7min chapter

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Stripe: Patrick and John Collison

How I Built This with Guy Raz

CHAPTER

Overcoming Challenges and Securing Investments

This chapter delves into the hurdles faced by the speakers during the early stages of their company, including skepticism from investors and the struggle to secure funding. It highlights how their perseverance and a pivotal investment from Peter Thiel propelled their company forward in the tech industry.

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