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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

In Silicon Valley, there's often a bias towards engineering teams, which can lead to other teams feeling undervalued.

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Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

@ Y Combinator

Claire McDonnell and Jennifer Kim on Building an Inclusive Company Culture

04/20/18

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