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Unsatisfactory in All Aspects
Oct 10, 2026 · @Tom Chavez
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Building data + AI companies for 30 years. (Since it was niche/nerdy.) Exits to Microsoft/Salesforce/LiveRamp. Currently running super{set}. Into: company building, hip-hop, ethical tech, philosophy, and finding better ways forward.
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