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Running a startup is hard. Disrupting an entire industry is almost impossible. Crippling anxiety, sleepless nights, and almost certain failure\u2026is it all worth it for a shot at changing the world?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a show about the founders that believe the hardest things are worth doing. That thinking differently is a way of life. And that pushing forward is always the answer. Roll up your sleeves and let\u2019s find out what\u2019s really driving today\u2019s entrepreneurs to shape our future. These are the CHALLENGERS<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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