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LIVE BLOG: Ben Horowitz talks business at 1871

By Sun-Times Wire

Businessman Ben Horowitz, technology entrepreneur and co-founder and general partner of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is speaking at noon today at 1871.

Our Sandra Guy is live-tweeting the event, bringing you Horowitz’s best business tips over your lunch hour. Follow her updates below:

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