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I am an optimist by nature and believe strongly that technology can be brought to bear to create alternatives, even in crisis situations.

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So, for me, working with larger companies has often been very satisfying, precisely because of the ability of bringing critical mass to bear on a given effort.
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Humor is the only thing that allows you to survive every pressure and crisis.
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