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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

A CEO's focus should shift from building the product to ensuring the team is aligned and effective as the company grows, while also addressing the three main reasons early-stage startups fail: finding product-market fit, ensuring sufficient funding, and avoiding conflicts with co-founders.

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A Conversation with Elad Gil

@ Y Combinator

A Conversation with Elad Gil

10/18/18

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10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

A CEO should ensure the team is effective by aligning everyone towards clear goals and maintaining a focus on product market fit.

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@ Y Combinator

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