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How can values create value? On this podcast, Michael Eisenberg talks with business leaders and venture capitalists to explore the values and purpose behind their businesses, the impact technology can have on humanity, and the humanity behind digitization.

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What’s Up At Aleph — August 2021

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August 31, 2021

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Michael’s New BookThe most successful companies of the 21st century are values-driven, because the best way to be successful is to make others successful, says Michael Eisenberg, sharing the inspiration for his new book: The Tree of Life and Prosperity.

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