Fifty-six people gave that amount, including Dreamworks Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, designer Ralph Lauren and Robert Shaye of New Line Cinema.

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Jules started her career as industrial designer for technology companies, and was subsequently a senior executive for large brands such as Keds, Stride Rite and Playskool.

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