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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I then worked in a computer store called Software Centre in high school and college (UCSD). I do find it strange that the most valuable skill for any employee in any company isn’t emphasized AT ALL in my experience: sales. Sales is the lifeblood of every organization. It’s how we move products.

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On Leadership, Teams, Success & Happiness

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I’m looking for somebody who can sell, but not better than our head of sales. “Imagine you were a Phd wireless chip designer out of UCSD and then Qualcomm. You want somebody who can raise $15 million to build out your R&D, business development and sales organizations. ON SUCCESS. How do we measure success?

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