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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Persistence is key in negotiations; founders often need to push beyond their comfort zones to achieve their goals.

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Later Stage Advice with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 20)

@ Y Combinator

Later Stage Advice with Sam Altman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 20)

05/02/17

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Sam Altman

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Establishing personal connections is vital when negotiating deals; many founders fail to do this, which can hinder their success.

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Sam Altman

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You must clearly ask for what you want in negotiations; many founders hesitate to do this, but it's necessary to get what you need.