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“The thing that excites me, and the thing that excited me about Twitter, is the idea of a flock of birds moving around an object in flight.”

Quote by Biz Stone

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Biz Stone, born on March 10, 1974, is an American author known for his contributions to the social media industry. He is particularly recognized for his role in the founding and development of Twitter, a revolutionary social media platform that has transformed the way people access and share information. more

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