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Jean Lee

01/03/24

@ EO

WhatsApp struck a balance for me between ownership and mentorship, allowing me to see the impact of my work while learning from experienced founders.

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Advice from the Top 1% of Software Engineer | Exaltitude Jean Lee

@ EO

Advice from the Top 1% of Software Engineer | Exaltitude Jean Lee

01/03/24

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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Working with founders and witnessing their journeys through successes and challenges is incredibly inspiring and fulfilling.

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Jean Lee

01/03/24

@ EO

I interned at a startup where I loved the ownership and autonomy, but I felt a lack of direction, which led me to join IBM for mentorship.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/21

@ Y Combinator

Talking to other female founders was one of the most helpful things I did while learning on the job.

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David Lieb

12/19/24

@ Y Combinator

Having gone through significant personal and professional challenges, I now see my role as a coach to help the next generation of founders build impactful products.

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Jean Lee

01/03/24

@ EO

Simplicity through prioritization was key to WhatsApp's success, especially during its acquisition by Facebook for $19 billion.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/12/22

@ Y Combinator

Connecting with fellow founders in the batch and receiving feedback has been incredibly beneficial, fostering friendships and support.

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Vidit Aatrey

05/22/19

@ Y Combinator

Starting Meesho with my co-founder was my best decision, as it allowed us to navigate the ups and downs of building a startup together.

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Ooshma Garg

09/08/18

@ Y Combinator

As a single founder, I found it crucial to surround myself with supportive peers, like other single founders, to share experiences and provide motivation during tough times.

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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

Having been a founder myself helps me as an investor because I understand the challenges and can identify kindred spirits among entrepreneurs.