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E1073: The Power of Accelerators E8 Mike Jones, CEO of Science shares insights on what makes a great Direct-to-Consumer Founder, investing early in Dollar Shave Club, economics of a venture-studio & more!

This Week in Startups

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Navigating Disappointment and the Path to Value Extraction

This chapter explores the emotional toll of leading a struggling company, emphasizing feelings of disappointment for both the leader and their team. It details the journey through hardships like layoffs, culminating in a shift towards valuing and preserving team dignity amidst failure, setting the stage for the discussion on the success of Dollar Shave Club.

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