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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

Navigating the paradox of focusing on internal product development while also engaging externally with networks and potential customers is crucial for a founder's success, and I need to execute judgment on what the current problem looks like and how to divide the work effectively.

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Lecture 13 - How to be a Great Founder (Reid Hoffman)

@ YC Root Access

Lecture 13 - How to be a Great Founder (Reid Hoffman)

11/05/14

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