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David Rusenko

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Building a team aggressively but thoughtfully is crucial; ideally, you should not double the size of your company in any given year to avoid creating a shaky foundation.

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David Rusenko - How To Find Product Market Fit

@ Y Combinator

David Rusenko - How To Find Product Market Fit

09/06/18

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