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There is power in creating a small model, and then you can create an alliance of other small models.

Jacqueline Novogratz

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Jacqueline Novogratz
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: March 15
Banker
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the United States of America
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Just start Don't wait for perfection. Just start and let the work teach you.
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I'm relentless in that I deeply believe in people.
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If there's one value that is immutable, it's integrity or respect, for others and for yourself.
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Human beings want to see each other. We want to be heard by each other.
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