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Sam Altman

04/06/25

@ Varun Mayya

Most startups fail, but some will succeed and create significant value, which is a natural part of the entrepreneurial landscape.

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04/06/25

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When exploring new projects, it's important to accept that most will fail, but the ones that succeed can lead to significant breakthroughs.