How to Start a Startup: The Book

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How to Start a Startup is based on a Stanford University course of the same name taught by Y Combinator President Sam Altman. The book provides an enhanced yet accessible version of the material you

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Based on the 'How to Start a Startup' course by Y Combinator at Stanford University, this is a reference book you'll want to return to again and again. Written and published independently. This 225-page book reveals how to raise funding, build products users love, get press coverage, and more. ThinkApps is an on-demand service for designing and building stunning apps for web, mobile and wearables. Based in San Francisco, ThinkApps powers top Silicon Valley startups and innovative enterprise companies exploring the cuttingfrom thinkapps.com

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