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In the early stage of a startup, hiring senior people is usually a mistake. You just want people that get stuff done.

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Sam Altman
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: April 22
Entrepreneur
Chicago
Illinois
Samuel H. Altman
Samuel Altman
Mistake
Stuff
Done
People
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Senior
Early
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