What does the concept of 'zero to one' mean in the context of business and entrepreneurship?

The concept of 'zero to one' in business and entrepreneurship refers to the process of creating something completely new and unique. It's about creating a product or service that didn't exist before, thus going from 'zero' to 'one'. This is contrasted with the idea of going from 'one to n', which refers to the process of creating variations or iterations of existing products or services.

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Learn from tech superstar Peter Thiel (PayPal, Palantir) and his protégé Blake Masters why the only opportunities really worth pursuing are those that create something truly unique – that go from "zero to one" rather than from "one to n." And, learn the seven questions you should be asking yourself to find out if what you're working on passes that test.

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Zero to One

Learn from tech superstar Peter Thiel (PayPal, Palantir) and his protégé Blake Masters why the only opportunities really worth pursuing are those that...

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