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The biggest returns come from investing in things that connect billions of people.

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Capitalism is not the enemy. Poverty is the enemy. Capitalism is a tool — it depends on who's using it.

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Aid is just a stopgap. Trade and investment are what actually lift countries out of poverty.

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I'm a pest. I'm the person who won't leave the room until you agree to cancel that debt.

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Rock and roll and venture capital have more in common than you'd think. Both are about taking risks on something new.

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RED proved that you don't need charity to fight AIDS. You need good products with a purpose.