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Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

Coaching founders on how to handle difficult decisions, like letting someone go, involves helping them focus on the future and being resolute in their choices.

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Garry Tan of YC: Why The Next Unicorns Are Built By AI | Frameworks for Growth

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Garry Tan of YC: Why The Next Unicorns Are Built By AI | Frameworks for Growth

05/21/25

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