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The most important thing is that there is clear reporting structure and everyone knows what it is.

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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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Reporting
Structure
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Everyone

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