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Gregory Thomas

UMass Amherst’s Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship

Thomas thinks all students can benefit from the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship. “It allows them a different sense of autonomy, problem-solving, and decision-making,” he said.

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