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September 23rd, 2021
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Founder's Field Guide
Gina Bianchini - Helping Creators Build Communities
Gina Bianchini is the founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. We cover the differences between leadership and management, the lessons Gina learned building a similar business in the 2000s with Marc Andreessen, and the elements that make up a thriving community.
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