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Mike Krieger

03/26/25

@ EO

At Stanford, I discovered the Symbolic Systems program, which combines computer science, design, philosophy, and psychology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context around software development.

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30-Minute Masterclass on Product Thinking | Instagram Co-Founder & Anthropic CPO, Mike Krieger

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30-Minute Masterclass on Product Thinking | Instagram Co-Founder & Anthropic CPO, Mike Krieger

03/26/25

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