Verizon's Hans Vestberg: Focus on what's most important

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Verizon's Hans Vestberg: Focus on what's most important

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Apr 9, 2021

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The CEO of Verizon shares why he charts his time, the questions he asks world leaders and why he's dedicated his life to bridging connectivity gaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apr 9, 2021

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Verizon's Hans Vestberg: Focus on what's most important

Verizon's Hans Vestberg: Focus on what's most important

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