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“I think overall it is better for businesses to stay private because you have more latitude, more freedom.”

Quote by Michael Moritz

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Michael Moritz, born on September 12, 1954, is an outstanding venture capitalist. He is highly regarded in the Silicon Valley investment community and served as a partner at Kleiner Perkins. Moritz has invested in numerous well-known technology companies, including Google, Amazon, and Facebook. more

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