Different perspective Quote by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

“Growing up biracial and speaking four languages - French, Chinese, Portuguese, and English - gave me a different lens. I was always very acutely aware of coming from a different perspective. I think that definitely contributed to what I chose to do with my life.” quote by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi — Download Open image

“Growing up biracial and speaking four languages - French, Chinese, Portuguese, and English - gave me a different lens. I was always very acutely aware of coming from a different perspective. I think that definitely contributed to what I chose to do with my life.”

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

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