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Maddie Hall: A Different Path to the Future

Pattern Breakers

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Journey from Government and Psychology to Founding a Genetically Modified Trees Company

This chapter explores the speaker's transition from their background in government and psychology to founding a company focused on genetically modified trees, driven by a desire to make a positive impact and work with technical teams. It also covers their experiences at companies like Zillow and OpenAI, where they gained skills in team-building, impactful projects, and how they eventually landed a role at OpenAI through a personal connection, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the humanity in successful individuals.

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