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Russ Roberts

08/07/19

@ Y Combinator

The stock market's expectations can create a treadmill effect for founders, where they feel pressured to achieve continuous growth, often leading to a loss of focus on their original mission.

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EconTalk Host Russ Roberts on Key Economic Concepts for Founders

@ Y Combinator

EconTalk Host Russ Roberts on Key Economic Concepts for Founders

08/07/19

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