The 12-Year Old Tech Titan


	The 12-Year Old Tech Titan

Forbes Technology

9-20-2007 1:59 PM

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mmo, gaming, investment

Forbes Technology says:

Arjun Mehta may be the smartest, coolest kid on the planet. I am filled with jealous rage. -David M. Ewalt

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