It is therefore understandable that the largest wireless carrier in the U.S. is pushing Android LTE devices over the iPhone and trying to leverage its first mover advantage in order to make the billions it has spent on the network so far count.

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In order to build a network that is effective for your startup, I believe it is important to first be conscious of which parts of your business you are proficient in and which parts require some guidance and then take an active role in seeking mentors who have those particular skill sets.

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