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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

After my co-founder was diagnosed with cancer, I realized that being happy and healthy is more important than the company itself, and I now emphasize this to new team members.

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After PMF: People, Customers, Sales by Mathilde Collin

@ Y Combinator

After PMF: People, Customers, Sales by Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

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