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“I was deeply uncertain of who I was and who I wanted to be. I really thought I wanted to be a much cooler guy than what I was.”

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Daniel Ek is a Swedish entrepreneur known for his role in founding and leading the music streaming service Spotify. Born on February 21, 1983, Ek has a passion for technology and music from a young age. Before co-founding Spotify, Ek worked at a Swedish startup where he gained valuable experience. more

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