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20VC: Discord's Jason Citron on Why Everything We are Taught About Hiring & Management is BS | Do Richer Founders & Gamer Founders Make Better Founders? | Never Before Told Moments Behind Scaling to 200M Users
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Lessons from Discord: Founding and Leadership Insights
This chapter dives into the founding journey of Discord, emphasizing the evolution from a failed gaming app to a successful communication platform. It reflects on leadership challenges, growth strategies, and the importance of adapting management styles during rapid scaling, especially during COVID. Key themes include the significance of effective communication, the pitfalls of decision-making, and the careful evaluation of executive hires to foster a strong company culture.
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