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“I've always said that the better off you are, the more responsibility you have for helping others. Just as I think it's important to run companies well, with a close eye to the bottom line, I think you have to use your entrepreneurial experience to make corporate philanthropy effective.”

Quote by Carlos Slim

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Carlos Slim, born on January 28, 1940, is a prominent businessperson from Mexico. He is the founder and former chairman of América Móvil, a major telecommunications company in Latin America and Spain. Slim's business empire spans various sectors, including retail, finance, and media, and has a significant global influence. more

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