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Jun 2022
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How FTX Scaled A $30 Billion Company Wit...

Hubspot Media
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Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk about the problem of over hiring (example FTX), party planning tips from entrepreneur Nick Gray's new book, and one successful egg carton business. Also, want $5,000? Check out the My First Million Clips contest. ----- Links: * Nick Gray * 2-Hour Cocktail Party book * The 2-Hour Cocktail Party Amazon link ... Show More
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