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In this ongoing series, we ask executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders about mistakes that have shaped their business philosophy.

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If I Knew Then...

In this ongoing series, we ask executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders about mistakes that have shaped their business philosophy.

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If I Knew Then...

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My Mentor: An ex-con artist turned FBI consultant

Ori Eisen (left) and Frank Abagnale (right) at the annual Cloud Identity Summit in New Orleans, LA in June.

Photo courtesy of John Bates

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If I Knew Then...

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