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Jessica Jackley
Jessica Jackley

Jessica Jackley, born in 1977, is an accomplished businesswoman known for her contributions to the fields of micro-enterprise and social entrepreneurship. She is particularly recognized for co-founding Kiva.org, a platform that provides micro-loans to small business owners in developing countries. more

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