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“When Facebook famously moved out to Palo Alto there were people in the same house Facebook was based in working on different ideas. It is vital to remember that.”

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Patrick Collison

Patrick Collison is an influential entrepreneur in the fintech industry. Born on September 9, 1988, his specific career and contributions are not well-documented at this time. more

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