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Founding a Company Doesn’t Have to be a Big Career Risk

Harvard Business Review

After five years, in 2004, Tickle was profitable with more than $20 million in revenue; it received an acquisition offer for $100 million, as well as IPO entreaties. Alternatively, if you’re committed to founding a company immediately, pick an area of specialization up front and craft your job to emphasize that domain.

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