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As a CEO, you’ll make 100 decisions a day — expect to get half wrong. Mike Collins shares how humility, learning fast, and staying grounded are key to navigating leadership and turning mistakes into growth. #AlumniVentures #CEOInsights #Leadership #StartupLeadership #VentureCapital
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