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One thing I would add is do your research.

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Aaron Dinin, PhD

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Yup… definitely a great point, too!

Aaron Dinin, PhD

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I teach entrepreneurship at Duke. Software Engineer. PhD in English. I write about the mistakes entrepreneurs make since I’ve made plenty. More @ aarondinin.com

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