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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I had to balance transparency with kindness when discussing the company's future with my team, especially as we grew larger.

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What Shutting Down Your Startup Feels Like - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy with Kat Manalac

@ Y Combinator

What Shutting Down Your Startup Feels Like - Avni Patel Thompson of Poppy with Kat Manalac

01/31/19

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