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Sep 2014
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Ep 30: Tracy DiNunzio, Founder of Trades...

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig
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Tracy DiNunzio is a killer. She's the self-taught founder and CEO of Tradesy.com, which has taken off like a rocket ship. She's raised $13 million from investors including Richard Branson, Kleiner Perkins, and yours truly, and board members include the legendary John Doerr.She's in the trenches 24/7, making it the perfect time to ask her... How has she created such high-velocity growth? How did she recruit the investors she did? What's been her experience as a female founder? What are her biggest mistakes made and lessons learned? This multi-part series, fueled by wine, will answer all this and more. Even if you have no desire to start your own company, this 3-part series will get you amped to do big things.This series is brought to you by the Tim Ferriss Book Club at www.audible.com/timsbooks

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