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“Don't accept the excuse of complexity. A lot of people will tell you, this is too challenging, this is too complicated, yeah well I know other people simplify but that's not for me, this is a complicated business. They're wrong. You can change the world in 140 characters.”

Quote by Keith Rabois

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Keith Rabois is an experienced executive in the technology industry, having held several leadership roles since the 1990s. He was a key figure at PayPal and has played significant roles in other Silicon Valley startups. more

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