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July 19, 2017

“The Big Idea” is a Myth

July 19, 2017

“The Big Idea” is a Myth

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Summary

Startups aren't built off of one big idea. Heather Hartnett explains why.

Heather Hartnett, CEO and founding member of venture capital firm Human Ventures, demystifies the notion of “the big idea.”

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