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David Siegel

12/08/23

@ Y Combinator

As a small company, your responsiveness and personal availability can be a significant advantage over larger companies, which often lack direct access to decision-makers.

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Critiquing Software Startup Websites with CEO of Glide

@ Y Combinator

Critiquing Software Startup Websites with CEO of Glide

12/08/23

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