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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Every female founder should read Barbara Streisand's biography, as it highlights the challenges women face in a male-dominated industry and serves as an inspiration.

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The social radar: Y Combinator’s secret weapon | Jessica Livingston (co-founder of YC, author)

@ Lenny's Podcast

The social radar: Y Combinator’s secret weapon | Jessica Livingston (co-founder of YC, author)

06/27/24

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