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One thing that founders always underestimate is how hard it is to recruit.

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Sam Altman
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: April 22
Entrepreneur
Chicago
Illinois
Samuel H. Altman
Samuel Altman
Underestimate
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Always
Recruit
Founders

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