Founders Cashed Out on Youtube, Reddit, and Instagram
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The article discusses how founders of popular platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and Instagram cashed out early, missing out on potential billions, while the discussion touches on the unpredictability of startup outcomes with a humorous xkcd reference.
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rwmj
4 months ago
https://xkcd.com/1827/
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