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Authentic) Better Funded Competitor Lost - Paul Revere and the Raiders recorded and released Louie, Louie within days of the Kingsmen. Lean startups must often defeat established competitors which are better funded and have established customer bases. Lean startups often need to ignore the wisdom of industry experts. Share and Enjoy.

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