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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When making decisions, delegate low-impact tasks where you have low confidence, but retain control over high-stakes decisions where your conviction is strong.

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How to Operate with Keith Rabois (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 14)

@ Y Combinator

How to Operate with Keith Rabois (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 14)

04/20/17

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