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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

In competitive environments, there are scenarios where maintaining secrecy is important, especially for easily copied products. However, most people err on the side of being too secretive rather than too open.

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Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 2)

@ Y Combinator

Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 2)

09/20/18

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