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Harj Taggar

02/08/21

@ Y Combinator

As a startup, you can compete with big tech companies by moving quickly through the hiring process, which often takes weeks for candidates at companies like Facebook or Google.

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Harj Taggar - How Startups can Compete with FAANG Companies when Hiring Employees

@ Y Combinator

Harj Taggar - How Startups can Compete with FAANG Companies when Hiring Employees

02/08/21

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