Erik Torenberg on Lessons

Recruiting lessons learned: Make a list of people you want to work with some day, and then systematically hang around the hoop until the stars align. In fact, build a structure (e.g. a retreat) such that you can catch up w/ these people regularly & introduce them to each other.

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