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Mar 2022
19m 42s

Office Hours: Uber’s Super App Prospects...

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Scott answers a question about whether Uber is an appetizing acquisition target at its current valuation. He then offers advice on when to raise seed funding for your startup, and shares his wealth management journey from self-investing to hiring a professional.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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