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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders often make the mistake of being afraid to hire senior people early on; instead, they should focus on hiring individuals who can get things done and work hard.

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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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