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All it takes is one idea to start a business to create a job. That’s the foundation to building ecosystems; and great ecosystems create jobs, prosperity, and opportunity for everyone. Ecosystems can be grown anywhere – not only in large cities, but in every town and every country. In order to do that, we need to go beyond our traditional thinking. Entrepreneurship is not just for entrepreneurs; every individual plays an important role in making new businesses a reality. The question remains, how do we create an environment where we are all engaged, entrepreneurship thrives, and the economy grows?
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