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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

It's essential to evaluate potential general partners based on their ability to make informed investment decisions, as investing in the wrong company can have significant consequences.

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Marc Andreessen | The Future of Venture Capital

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Marc Andreessen | The Future of Venture Capital

06/11/25

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