Nicolas Jammet on staying hungry as Sweetgreen scales
After nearly 20 years of building Sweetgreen, co-founder Nicolas Jammet says staying curious, investing in talent, and embracing healthy tension with his co-founders are key to scaling.
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After nearly 20 years of building Sweetgreen, co-founder Nicolas Jammet says staying curious, investing in talent, and embracing healthy tension with his co-founders are key to scaling.
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