How The Founder of Waze Went From Getting Fired To Building a Billion-Dollar Business

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Big Shot is an archive and celebration of Jewish entrepreneurs who took risks, overcame the odds, and created legendary businesses that changed the game. Each episode documents the memories, culture, hardship, and chutzpah it takes to become a big shot.

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