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“Raising the minimum wage a lot across the board would make a big difference. It's not the only thing, but it's an indispensable part of solving the problem.”

Quote by Nick Hanauer

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Nick Hanauer is a renowned venture capitalist, born in 1959. He has over 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley and has founded several successful technology companies. Hanauer is known for his unique perspective and forward-thinking in the investment field, and he is also an active social activist and writer. more

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