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“My father had a series of blue-collar jobs and never made more than $20,000 a year. When I was seven, he got injured on a job. That was a very important point - because of the injury, he couldn't walk, and the company he was working for did not pay him. There was no compensation. So there was no money and no food.”

Quote by Howard Schultz

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Howard Schultz, born in July 1953, is an outstanding businessman known for his deep understanding and innovative spirit in the coffee culture industry. He is one of the founders of Starbucks and has achieved great success in the field of business, not only through the global expansion of Starbucks but also through his promotion of corporate social responsibility. more

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