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I'm relentless in that I deeply believe in people.

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
Deeply
Believe
People
Relentless

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I have also been touched by the dark side of power and leadership.
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A sustainable world means working together to create prosperity for all.
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