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Kevin Hale

03/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Use simple tools like to-do lists to manage projects and hold employees accountable, allowing them to set their own performance standards.

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How to Build Products Users Love with Kevin Hale (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 7)

@ Y Combinator

How to Build Products Users Love with Kevin Hale (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 7)

03/25/17

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