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“One of the great things about building a tech company is the amazing people that you can hire.”

Quote by Ben Horowitz

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Ben Horowitz is a distinguished businessman and venture capitalist. He co-founded Andreessen Horowitz, a highly successful venture capital firm, with Marc Andreessen. Horowitz has a background in technology and has been instrumental in numerous high-profile investments in the tech sector. more

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