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"I don't believe there's anything special in the water in Silicon Valley that creates all these innovators... What is different is that a 17-year-old kid with an idea is given a chance."

— Fred Swaniker

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"The only way that we can justify privilege is by solving the world's biggest problems, and by doing hard things."

"We don't need best practice from the rest of the world, but new practice."

"Leadership cannot be taught, but it can be learned."

"What we need in Africa is not the unicorn, but perhaps a camel. Camels are sturdy. They are able to withstand difficult times."

"The average age of an African is 19.5. I spend my life today looking for and developing Africa's future talent."

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