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With 30 plus years of business and finance experience, Albert E. White has been an advisor to some of the most successful CEOs in the country. He has vast experience in the technology area, healthcare, energy, disaster services, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence. Mr. White is a known visionary in identifying market niches. He has been the CEO of two energy companies and senior manager for a number of technology companies. Mr. White has been successful in growing businesses in both domestic and international markets.

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