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The folks who go after grand challenges are impatient. They're pissed off. They're sick and tired, but in a passionate way. They're driven by a fire in their bellies to make a difference.

Peter Diamandis

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Peter Diamandis
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: May 20
Entrepreneur
Physician
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The Bronx
New York City
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