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Sam Altman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

To maintain a sense of connection as a company scales, consider arranging regular lunches with key contributors to discuss company culture and challenges, fostering an inside conversation.

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From Startup to Scaleup | Sam Altman and Reid Hoffman

@ Y Combinator

From Startup to Scaleup | Sam Altman and Reid Hoffman

06/01/17

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