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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

The valuation of a business is determined by its ability to generate cash flow that can be distributed to investors, or by its potential for acquisition based on unique technology or market position.

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Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs | Lex Fridman Podcast #422

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Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs | Lex Fridman Podcast #422

03/30/24

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