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Y Combinator CEO Shares How They Pick Winners, Advice For Founders + Lessons From Paul Graham | Garry Tan Interview
My First Million
Garry Tan's Early Hustle
Summary: At 14, Garry Tan started a web design business, securing financial stability and eventually helping his family achieve the American dream of owning a home. He later reflected on this experience, wishing he'd focused on building products rather than selling his time.
Insights:
- Starting early can lead to both financial success and personal fulfillment.
- The entrepreneurial landscape has changed dramatically since the early internet days, with less emphasis on traditional bank loans.
- Reflecting on past experiences can offer valuable lessons for future endeavors.
Proper Nouns:
- Fremont Bank: The bank where Garry Tan's first boss, a regional bank manager, worked and invested in the web design firm.
- Info Lane: The name of the web design firm where Garry Tan worked as a teenager.
- Fremont: The city where Garry Tan's family bought a house, partially thanks to his financial contributions, and where they still live today.
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