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Ooshma Garg

04/19/16

@ Y Combinator

YC helped us get back to the basics, which is crucial for founders at any point in their company.

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Gobble founder Ooshma Garg speaks at Female Founders Conference 2016

@ Y Combinator

Gobble founder Ooshma Garg speaks at Female Founders Conference 2016

04/19/16

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