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When systems are broken, it's an opportunity for invention and innovation.

Jacqueline Novogratz

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Jacqueline Novogratz
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: March 15
Banker
Businessperson
Consultant
Entrepreneur
Financial Analyst
the United States of America
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Invention
Innovation
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Just start Don't wait for perfection. Just start and let the work teach you.
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The time for change is now.
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