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“What most people don't understand about failure in innovation is that it's an investment. It's actually an investment in experience.”

Quote by Christopher Galvin

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Christopher Galvin

Christopher Galvin, born on March 21, 1950, and passed away in 2011, is an individual whose profession is currently unknown. Details about his life and achievements are not available. more

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