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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

Running a large company like Meta involves immense internal and external pressures, making the role of CEO particularly isolating and stressful.

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Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

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Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

01/26/25

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