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One of the biggest advantages that start ups have is execution speed and you have to have this relentless operating rhythm.

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Sam Altman
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: April 22
Entrepreneur
Chicago
Illinois
Samuel H. Altman
Samuel Altman
Execution
Rhythm
Speed
Biggest
Advantage
Start
Operating
Advantages
Relentless

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