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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

Finding leaders who have scaled companies before and surrounding myself with experienced individuals has been crucial for my growth as a first-time CEO.

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Tracy Young on Scaling PlanGrid to 400+ People with YC Partner Kat Manalac

@ Y Combinator

Tracy Young on Scaling PlanGrid to 400+ People with YC Partner Kat Manalac

06/12/19

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