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The StartUp To ScaleUp newsletters are a relentless, visceral dive into the raw realities of startup life. They’re not just about strategies and growth hacks; they’re about the emotional journey, the hard-hitting truths, and the unspoken challenges that founders face.

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👋 Hey, I'm James, a 3x exited founder, an active angel investor, coach to startups at accelerators including Y Combinator and TechStars, and mentor to founders from industry giants such as Uber, Google, Shopify, LinkedIn, and ABK.

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