The 12 most emotional moments of launching a startup

Creating a unique product and successfully navigating your startup through tough competition and demanding investors is no piece of cake. But, it can be fun - we've compiled a list of 12 very emotional reactions you've probably already had. Feel free to suggest your own captions!

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