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Sam Lessin

05/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

I believe that the best way to approach AI investments is to focus on established companies that are already successful, rather than trying to find the next big thing in AI.

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The Truth About AI: Sam Lessin’s Contrarian Take

@ Joe Lonsdale

The Truth About AI: Sam Lessin’s Contrarian Take

05/17/25

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