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“Those back-to-back experiences confirmed what I already knew: That I was a shitty-ass employee and I'd better start my own business.”

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Mark Cuban, born on July 31, 1958, is an accomplished businessman, investor, and television personality. He is renowned for his investments in the sports, media, and internet industries, most notably his investment in the broadcast company Hulu and the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. Cuban is respected for his straightforwardness, innovation, and business acumen. more

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