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David Lieb

12/19/24

@ Y Combinator

After my treatment, I realized that my job at Google had evolved away from building products for users, and I wanted to work with people who were innovating the future.

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How David Lieb Turned a Failing Startup Into Google Photos | Backstory

@ Y Combinator

How David Lieb Turned a Failing Startup Into Google Photos | Backstory

12/19/24

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