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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

To manage work-life balance in a high-paced startup, I focus on the outcomes we create rather than just the hours worked.

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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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Work-life balance is not the key to winning in startups; instead, being deeply committed and focused on your company is what leads to success.

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