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Long term thinking is so rare anywhere, but especially in startups. This is a huge advantage if you do it.

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Sam Altman
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: April 22
Entrepreneur
Chicago
Illinois
Samuel H. Altman
Samuel Altman
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