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“In the four decades of philanthropy that have paralleled my business career, I've found that the same principles apply whether you're providing access to capital to grow a business, creating a new paradigm for medical research, or pioneering innovative approaches to education: Empower the most talented people in each field and encourage them to pursue their passions.”

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Michael Milken

Michael Milken, born on July 4, 1946, is a renowned financier from the United States. He became famous in the early 1980s for his role in promoting the junk bond market, earning him the nickname 'the Junk Bond King'. Milken's investment strategies and his company, Drexel Burnham Lambert, had a profound impact on global financial markets. more

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