Quote by Marc Andreessen

When I started Netscape I was brand new out of college and all the aspects of building a business, like balance sheets and hiring people, were new to me.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience of starting Netscape. They admit that at the beginning, they were a recent college graduate who lacked knowledge and experience in various entrepreneurial aspects. Building a business involved unfamiliar tasks such as managing financial statements, recruiting staff, and creating a well-rounded team. The quote highlights the speaker's humility and willingness to learn from their early challenges while emphasizing that starting a business often requires navigating unfamiliar territory to achieve success.

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By Marc Andreessen

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