What would you do if capital were free?” is a dangerous que… - Ben Horowitz

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What would you do if capital were free?” is a dangerous question to ask an entrepreneur. It’s kind of like asking a fat person, “What would you do if ice cream had the exact same nutritional value as broccoli?” The thinking this question leads to can be extremely dangerous.

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Ben Horowitz (born June 13, 1966) is an American businessman, investor, blogger, and author.

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