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Kevin Hale

07/03/19

@ Y Combinator

It's important to find joy in the work you do, even if it seems unsexy; the key is to make it your own and take pride in the details.

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Updates for Startup School 2019 and Office Hours with Kevin Hale

@ Y Combinator

Updates for Startup School 2019 and Office Hours with Kevin Hale

07/03/19

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