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January 29, 2021

Thinking about becoming a young founder? Read this first

Tips, insights and secrets for running a startup in your 20s


Joe Binder

4 min read

If you’re in your early 20s, chances are you want to be a founder. Stats now show the majority of 16-21-year-olds today want to start their own business. 

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