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Urska Srsen

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

Commitment as a founder means prioritizing your team's and company's interests over your own comfort, which can involve making tough decisions and sacrifices.

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Urska Srsen Speaks at Y Combinator Female Founder Conference 2016

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Urska Srsen Speaks at Y Combinator Female Founder Conference 2016

06/01/16

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