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When it comes to starting startups, in many ways, it's easier to start a hard startup than an easy startup.

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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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