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The founder mentality
RICHARD WHITE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WISETECH GLOBAL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WISETECH GLOBAL
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Richard White has achieved success through his ability to instill and leverage a founder's mentality. Now, he hopes to expand his software logistics empire even further, while empowering the next generation of technology leaders through education. Chloe Walker writes.