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Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

The pace at which issues arise in a growing company can outstrip your ability to resolve them, which is a challenging adjustment for founders used to academic success.

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Drew Houston : How to Build the Future

@ Y Combinator

Drew Houston : How to Build the Future

02/24/17

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