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Michael Seibel

02/24/23

@ Y Combinator

Co-founders who have never had hard conversations may face explosive disagreements when they finally do, highlighting the importance of prior relationship building.

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The Hard Conversations Founders Don't Want to Have

@ Y Combinator

The Hard Conversations Founders Don't Want to Have

02/24/23

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