“The difference in our model is I can't build a portfolio of like 12 or 14 companies because I've got to focus on one or two at a time. So that means the allocation of capital decision is as important as the allocation of time.”

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Allocate capital and time to only one or two companies at a time, treating the allocation decision as critical

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