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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

As a founder, if you want to work 100 hours a week, you need to understand that most people you hire have other lives and commitments.

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Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

@ Y Combinator

Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

02/24/18

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