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YC Founder Firesides: Gusto on building for new verticals

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

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Navigating Core Decisions in Startups

This chapter explores the strategic choices founders must make between building essential software components in-house or partnering with external vendors. It highlights the significance of understanding the 'core' of a business and the complexities of compliance in the payroll industry, emphasizing the need for startups to focus on core competencies. The discussion also covers the importance of fostering a cross-functional culture that includes regulatory experts to enhance product development and maintain service quality.

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