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Amit Bendov

05/20/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Founders building AI companies should focus on customer needs rather than solely on investor opinions or market hype.

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Gong’s Amit Bendov: From Meeting Recordings to Revenue Intelligence

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Gong’s Amit Bendov: From Meeting Recordings to Revenue Intelligence

05/20/25

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