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Stories by Leah Goldstein Moses

Never Trust a Businessman

July 9, 2026 by Leah Goldstein Moses Summer 2026 Writing Contest 0 Comments

Never trust a businessman. The ones in quarter zips and golf pants will immediately steer the conversation away from substance to their comfort zone of playoffs and Sportscenter. The ones in black jeans and hoodies are going to toss out buzzwords and fictitious Silicon Valley connections like weapons. The earnest ones, with ponytails and beat…

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