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Stop Worrying About Everyone Stealing Your Idea
Just like shark attacks are extremely rare, so is getting your ideas stolen.
Jessica Alter is founder and CEO of FounderDating, the people network for entrepreneurs to connect and help one another. Previously, Jessica ledbBusiness bevelopment and was GM of platforms at Bebo. She is also a startup advisor and mentor at Extreme Startups and 500 Startups.
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