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The Anti-Collaborator Effect

The paradox driving dupe culture

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Helena Price
May 22, 2025
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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about "The Collaborator Effect"—how finding the right creative or product partners can be vital to long term success.

Today, I want to explore a paradox that often prevents founders from working with talented collaborators—a widespread phenomenon that affects creators, experts, and businesses across industries.

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