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Jessica Livingston

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

I focused on understanding the character and relationships of founders rather than just their technical abilities, which was crucial for our investment decisions.

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Jessica Livingston Shares 9 Things She Learned From Founding YC

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Jessica Livingston Shares 9 Things She Learned From Founding YC

07/11/18

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