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Living for Others, Saving American Jobs
Lynn Tilton is the CEO, Founder and Sole Principal of Patriarch Partners. After spending 20 years on wall street, Lynn founded Patriarch Partners, with the mission of rebuilding America one company at a time and one job at a time through tireless work ethic, innovative spirit, and an unwavering quest for truth and light where others see hopelessness.
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Women President's OrganizationWPO accelerates business growth with global, confidential and collaborative peer-learning groups.
Golden SeedsGolden Seeds is a network of angel investors investing in early stage companies founded or led by women.
National Association of Women Business OwnersNAWBO is the voice of America's women-owned businesses, the fastest growing segment of the economy.
Women's Business Enterprise National CouncilWBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the US.
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