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a16z Podcast: Building Affirm, and Why Max Levchin Has Watched Seven Samurai 100-Plus Times

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Lessons from 'Seven Samurai'

In this chapter, the speaker shares their passion for Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai,' reflecting on its profound lessons in teamwork and leadership applicable to high-pressure environments. They recount how their consistent engagement with the film not only influenced their academic journey but also shaped team-building traditions during their career in Silicon Valley.

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