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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Trust your instincts to identify fast-growing markets by observing what you and your peers are using, as younger individuals often have better insights into emerging trends than older generations.

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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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