FanFeed co-founder Cole Rubin explains why being the least technical person in the room, thinking like your customer and keeping a healthy dose of suspicion can give a startup its edge.
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FanFeed co-founder Cole Rubin explains why being the least technical person in the room, thinking like your customer and keeping a healthy dose of suspicion can give a startup its edge.
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