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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

Founding documents, including a clear mission statement and long-term goals, are essential for guiding a startup's direction and purpose.

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Lessons from scaling Stripe | Claire Hughes Johnson (ex-COO of Stripe)

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Lessons from scaling Stripe | Claire Hughes Johnson (ex-COO of Stripe)

03/05/23

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