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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

In the early stages, focus on clearly defining the problem you're solving and your vision, as this narrative is vital for both investors and your team.

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Lessons from scaling Stripe | Claire Hughes Johnson (ex-COO of Stripe)

@ Lenny's Podcast

Lessons from scaling Stripe | Claire Hughes Johnson (ex-COO of Stripe)

03/05/23

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