Business Quote by Adam Lashinsky

“I think as long as humans don’t solve this human nature trait of sort of settling into a world-view after a while, there will always be opportunity for young companies; young people to innovate, as it should be.” quote by Adam Lashinsky — Download Open image

““I think as long as humans don’t solve this human nature trait of sort of settling into a world-view after a while, there will always be opportunity for young companies; young people to innovate, as it should be.””

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