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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Dealing with burnout as a founder is challenging; you must keep going despite the difficulties, rely on your support network, and address the challenges to eventually feel better.

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Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)

@ Y Combinator

Team and Execution with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 2)

03/18/17

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