"had" or "would"

Little did he know that the connections he made during that conference would play a crucial role in his future as an accomplished serial entrepreneur.

"Would" is followed by (...)

• the base form

  e.g., "do"

• the past participle

  e.g., "done"

Having faced numerous challenges in his previous startups, he'd acquired a resilient mindset and the ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions.

In the past perfect, "had" is followed by (...)

• the base form

  e.g., "do"

• the past participle

  e.g., "done"

She ​ (a)   built and sold two successful startups before deciding to launch her third venture.

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• would

By the time he started his third tech company, he ​ (a)   already gained valuable experience from his previous ventures.

• had
• would

He often imagined the impact his ventures ​ (a)   have on the world and the legacy he ​ (b)   leave behind as a serial entrepreneur.

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• had

Back then, he ​ (a)   discuss his ambitious plans with friends and colleagues, sharing his vision of what his future ventures ​ (b)   look like.

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• had

Even before the acquisition, the company's founders ​ (a)   already secured multiple rounds of funding and ​ (b)   grown the business significantly.

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• would

She ​ (a)   often visualize the innovative products and services she ​ (b)   create, envisioning the positive change they ​ (c)   bring to people's lives.

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• had

By the time they joined forces to start their fourth company, each co-founder ​ (a)   already achieved success in their respective previous ventures.

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• would

She ​ (a)   frequently remind herself that perseverance and resilience ​ (b)   be key qualities as she faced the uncertainties and trials that her future as a serial entrepreneur ​ (c)   bring.

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• had