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Win one, clearly

One clear, documented win before you spread out.

SWe reviewed the research on it.Starting

How to use it

Across founders, only a past success predicted the next one; a past failure didn't hurt the odds. So concentrate on one clear, documented win before spreading out.

How sure we are

S Evidence: strong. Large trials or many studies, pointing the same way.

Sources

Gompers et al. 2010 (VC-backed founders).

Not medical, legal or financial advice.

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