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“I remember back in the early days of Microsoft that from the day that you decided that you were just going to put out an ad to a customer - and all you were usually able to tell them was that a new product was available - it was about nine months before you could actually reach the first customer.”

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Gabe Newell is an accomplished entrepreneur and manager, born on November 3, 1962. He is the co-founder and president of the renowned game company Valve, known for his profound impact on the gaming industry and innovative business models. more

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