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Key chapters:
(00:00) - Introduction
(04:59) - Navigating Innovation and Market Changes
(10:55) - Customer Success and New ICP Challenges
(15:35) - Leveraging Data for Team Dynamics
(18:39) - Inspirational Resources and Closing Thoughts
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