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“When you rest on your laurels is right when you have the risk. It exists for every company, no matter how big.”

Quote by David Sze

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David Sze, born on March 8, 1966, is a distinguished venture capitalist with extensive experience in the technology and internet sectors. He has successfully invested in numerous well-known companies. more

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