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Ben Horowitz

04/21/17

@ Y Combinator

When making a critical decision, understand how it will be interpreted from all points of view, not just your own or the person you're speaking to, but also from those who aren't in the room.

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How to Manage with Ben Horowitz (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 15)

@ Y Combinator

How to Manage with Ben Horowitz (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 15)

04/21/17

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