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I sold my startup for millions without a single dollar in revenue. Here’s why that’s the point
The author sold their AI research startup, Safe Sign Technologies, to Thomson Reuters for millions without generating revenue. The startup's success was attributed to proprietary AI research focused on safety and robustness, despite challenges in funding and initial failed attempts to create a consumer legal product.
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