Principles not playbooks

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Join me in exploring the principles and mental models founders and leaders are using to build enduring and powerful companies in the AI Age.

About Stephen Millard

I work at Notion Capital, helping founders reach their potential. After a decade in VC and 100+ companies, Iโ€™ve seen unique journeys but common lessons. AI is reshaping how businesses are built and I'm privileged to be in the middle of it.

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