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Chase Lochmiller

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The value of thinking like a mountaineer emphasizes resilience and planning for unexpected challenges, which has been crucial for our company's success during chaotic periods.

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The Data Center is the New Unit of Compute: Crusoe CEO Chase Lochmiller

@ Sequoia Capital

The Data Center is the New Unit of Compute: Crusoe CEO Chase Lochmiller

05/07/25

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