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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When you start a company, it should feel chaotic and messy; if everything is too predictable, you may not be innovating fast enough.

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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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