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        • A person standing with arms outstretched in a misty field, conveying a sense of freedom and connection with nature.Wharton’s 2024 Comment and Win Contest Ends with Innovation and InspirationAugust 28, 2024
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        • Listen to inspiring youth voices! Each month Wharton Global Youth interviews a high school student innovator from around the world, discussing strategies and concepts that touch on every area of business and finance and explore the world economy. Each podcast episode runs around 20 minutes, ends with a fun lightning round, and is accompanied by a written transcript and conversation starters.
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