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" I'd love to build a brand, a legacy. "

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" For everybody in their busy lives, you need to invest in sharpening your tools, and you need to invest in longevity. "

" For resourceful tech founders, finding capital is rarely a problem; making the best use of it is another story. A few years slinging pepperoni pies and chicken wings - on tiny margins and with minimal investment - might not be the worst fiscal training. "

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