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# Thomas Emerson

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S. Thomas Emerson, Ph.D., also known as Tom, is an American serial entrepreneur, angel investor and educator. Emerson co-founded three technology companies, Periphonics Corporation, Syntellect Inc. and Xantel Corporation. Emerson served as CEO of each company.

##  Quotes by Thomas Emerson

> [“Every man — in the development of his own personality — has the right to form his own beliefs and opinions. Hence,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-emerson/every-man-in-the-development-of-his-own-personality-has-the-right-to/)

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