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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

A bad team can sometimes be a neutral signal; context matters, as individuals may perform differently under different circumstances, and past experiences with them may not reflect their current capabilities.

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

@ Y Combinator

Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

03/09/18

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