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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Suffering through previous jobs can lead to better products, as it provides insights into customer needs.

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Tom Preston Werner at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

Tom Preston Werner at Startup School 2012

10/25/13

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