"We led with our conviction rather than rational, because rational said it was impossible."

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Source: Hiroshima Day: America Has Been Asleep at the Wheel for 64 Years by Daniel Ellsberg, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 6, 2009.

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Daniel Ek

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Daniel Ek is the co-founder and CEO of Spotify, known for revolutionizing music streaming and emphasizing innovation in technology.

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