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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

You need to be action-oriented and move quickly to show traction and progress; using frameworks like agile can help maintain momentum.

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Elizabeth Iorns at Female Founders Conference 2014

@ Y Combinator

Elizabeth Iorns at Female Founders Conference 2014

03/13/14

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Ultimately, strategy must produce tangible results; continuous testing and iteration are essential to pivot away from ineffective parts and focus on those that show traction.