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Qasar Younis

05/15/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

It's essential for founders to recognize when they might be pursuing the wrong path, similar to climbers on a mountain who need to be aware of their direction.

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Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Hard Tech Company | Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

Building A Multi-Billion Dollar Hard Tech Company | Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition

05/15/25

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