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Whiteboard Breakdown: A Founder&#8217;s Guide to Taking Advice

Taking Advice Video OG

In this NFX whiteboarding session, James Currier, Managing Partner at NFX, explains how to map out your network of advisors.

Whiteboard Breakdown: A Founder's Guide to Taking Advice

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