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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Offsites can be beneficial for strategic planning. Taking key team members away from the daily grind allows for deeper discussions about the company's direction and priorities.

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Later Stage Advice with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 20)

@ Y Combinator

Later Stage Advice with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 20)

05/02/17

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