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Sam Altman

04/06/25

@ Varun Mayya

As an entrepreneur, it's crucial to pursue your unique ideas, even if they seem crazy or impractical to others, as they could lead to the next big innovation.

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@ Varun Mayya

Sam Altman On Miyazaki’s thoughts on art, Design Jobs, Indian AI, Is Prompt Engineering A Job?

04/06/25

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