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Marc Benioff

12/10/24

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Our recent financial transformation, which included addressing significant challenges, has resulted in our stock tripling in value over the past two years, demonstrating the importance of overcoming adversity.

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Marc Benioff, Salesforce Founder: Why Salesforce Isn't Hiring Software Engineers | E1236

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Marc Benioff, Salesforce Founder: Why Salesforce Isn't Hiring Software Engineers | E1236

12/10/24

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