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PayPal ft. Max Levchin - A merger of enemies that reshaped Silicon Valley

Crucible Moments

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Underestimating Long-Term Potential

Underestimating the long-term potential of a company or technology is a common mistake, often due to a failure of imagination. A lesson learned is to not underestimate what can happen over time, as exemplified by the success of PayPal. Amara's Law highlights the tendency to overestimate short-term effects and underestimate long-term impacts.

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