"In business, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate."

Charlie Ergen (1953)
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About Charlie Ergen

Charlie Ergen is an American businessman who is best known as the co-founder and former chairman of Dish Network, one of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States. Born in 1953 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Ergen started his career as a professional blackjack player before venturing into the satellite television business. He founded Dish Network in 1980 and played a key role in its growth, offering innovative services and disrupting the traditional cable TV industry.

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