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Ramon Ray
Founder, ZoneofGenius.com and Bitdefender Small Business Ambassador
Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor
Ramon Ray is unapologetically positive. He's a Bitdefender Small Business Ambassador and the founder of ZoneofGenius.com. Ramon is a 5x serial entrepreneur, an in-demand motivational speaker, a small business success influencer and an event host.
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