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Most people know the potential they carry, but few reach it. This newsletter teaches you how. Lessons from my experience at Google, Uber, and startups.

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About Irina Stanescu

Staff Software Engineer turned hands-on leader and leadership coach. Ex-Google, ex-Uber.

I write a weekly newsletter for leaders and ICs about leadership, tech culture, and building a thriving career in Tech.

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