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“We tell our portfolio companies that it's really important to be metrics-driven and to track their conversions. It goes back to building that scalable sales model.”

Quote by Devon McDonald

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Devon McDonald is an accomplished American football player, born on November 8, 1969. He has made significant contributions to the sport of American football, having played for several professional teams. more

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