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Shan begins by asserting a core belief: "No matter what we build, what we create, it is people that matter." Drawing parallels from sports teams, rock bands, and business entities, he stresses that the success or failure of any endeavor hinges on the composition, passion, and collaboration of the individuals involved. Even in this AI-driven era, it’s people who develop algorithms, train models, and interpret results. This underscores the need for organizations to consciously acknowledge and prioritize talent quality and potential over purely technical credentials.