Episode 352
Episode 352: Layers of Abstraction
This week we discuss Dagger’s Launch, Employee Tacking and Executive Compensation. Plus, some thoughts on beans and broccoli…
April 8, 202254m 21sExplicit
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Show Notes
This week we discuss Dagger’s Launch, Employee Tacking and Executive Compensation. Plus, some thoughts on beans and broccoli…
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