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How To Convert Customers With Cold Emails

Let's face it: most cold emails in your inbox end up in the trash. However, a well-crafted email could have a major impact on your startup and help you get new customers. YC Group Partner Aaron Epstein shares his advice for writing cold emails that actually convert.

The Times When Paranoia Fueled Technological Advancement

Space travel, the Internet, cryptocurrency — these huge leaps in technology were fueled at least in some part by distrust and fear of others. Dalton and Michael dive into the origins of some of the biggest innovations over the last 75 years.

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