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Jason Kilar

06/02/17

@ Y Combinator

At Hulu, we explicitly defined our culture by creating a document titled 'What Defines Hulu', which served as a magnet for the right people and a repellent for those who didn't align with our values.

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Scaling Culture | Jason Kilar, former Hulu CEO

@ Y Combinator

Scaling Culture | Jason Kilar, former Hulu CEO

06/02/17

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