For some knowledge gained in school and college contributes to their success and wisdom. N R Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys and one of India's most visionary entrepreneurs, has a master's degree in engineering.
And then there are others who have become phenomenal successes without much of an educational background. Dhirubhai Ambani's story is a shining example.
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