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Five or ten years ago, when it was clear the Internet was becoming a mainstream phenomenon, it was equally clear that a lot of people were being left out and could be left behind
Steve Case
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Steve Case
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: August 21
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Stephen McConnell Steve Case
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