How Paul Graham Went From Painter to YCombinator Founder
Paul Graham is the co-founder of Y-Combinator, which is arguably the world’s most successful startup studio. His artistic background, combined with his technical genius, has helped him become one of the most successful writers and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.
So how does this proudly self-proclaimed ‘nerd’ who stopped watching TV at the age of 13 continue to find success while circumventing convention? Let’s break down how the combination of his natural, yet seemingly opposed interests, helped him build his career.
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