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How to Succeed with a Startup by Sam Altman

Startup School by Y Combinator

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How to Differentiate Between Real Trends and Fake Trends

Identifying real trends is important for success. A real trend is one where early adopters obsessively use and love a new platform, while a fake trend is one where people may buy but don't use it enough. The iPhone was a real trend, as early users loved it and made it central to their lives. VR, on the other hand, is currently a fake trend, with low usage among early adopters.

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