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Ben Horowitz Quotes: Hire sales people who are really smart problem solvers, but lack courage, hunger and competitiveness, and your company will go out of business.
         

Hire sales people who are really smart problem solvers, but lack courage, hunger and competitiveness, and your company will go out of business.


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