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Crucial Decisions in Facebook's Early Days

This chapter explores pivotal decisions made by early Facebook team members regarding their futures with the platform versus their academic careers. It highlights key figures such as Mark Zuckerberg and Chris Hughes, alongside financial struggles and significant investments that shaped Facebook's trajectory. The narrative also contrasts Facebook's early funding rounds with those of tech giants like Google, shedding light on the evolving landscape of venture capital during the dot-com era.

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