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    Small Data
    Martin Lindstrom
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    In "Small Data," Time Magazine's Top 100 Influencer Martin Lindstrom reveals how tiny behavioral clues unlock billion-dollar opportunities. How did refrigerator magnets in Russia launch a successful e-commerce platform? Discover why this modern-day Sherlock Holmes believes big data isn't enough.

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