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20VC: Dropbox's Drew Houston on Leadership; Hiring, Firing, Breakpoints in Company Scaling, The Story of Nearly Getting Acquired by Steve Jobs and Apple, How Founders Should Think Through Potential Investors and Acquisitions

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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The Birth of Dropbox

This chapter explores the inception of Dropbox, sparked by a personal crisis over a lost thumb drive, and the challenges faced on the journey to join Y Combinator. It highlights the importance of co-founder dynamics, mutual trust, and the broader impact of technology on society.

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