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					<description><![CDATA[Glenn Watson is an entrepreneur who transformed his father’s failing startup into a nationally recognised business, later sold to an ASX-listed group. He now develops luxury property, leads Waymakers, and co-founded Safe Harbour Foundation to support community impact.]]></description>
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