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“In business, the market gives you feedback in real time. Your sales figures tell you what's working, what isn't, and how you need to change. If you don't listen to the feedback, you go belly up. In philanthropy, there is no market.”

Quote by Jeff Raikes

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Jeff Raikes is an accomplished business leader, born on May 29, 1958. He held several key positions at Microsoft, including CEO, and after leaving the company, he co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, dedicated to global health and education initiatives. more

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