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==Career History==
==Career History==
In the 1990s, Hartnett and his company USA Global Link were the first to allow global phone-to-phone dialing via the Internet. By 1999, the company's revenue had reached $589 million. When global 800 phone numbers were introduced, USA Global Link purchased more of them than any other party in the world. Hartnett also established another company called Global Online India and become a well-known entrepreneur who received recognition from numerous publications and awards.<ref name="dnjournal"></ref>
In the 1990s, Hartnett and his company USA Global Link were the first to allow global phone-to-phone dialing via the Internet. By 1999, the company's revenue had reached $589 million. When global 800 phone numbers were introduced, USA Global Link purchased more of them than any other party in the world. Hartnett also established another company called Global Online India and become a well-known entrepreneur who received recognition from numerous publications and awards.<ref name="dnjournal"></ref>
==Charitable Work==
Harnett has donated substantial time and money to the Maharishi Global Development Fund, which aims to eradicate poverty, health problems, and housing issues in under-privileged countries throughout the world. He and his wife Linda also serve on the organization's Board of Directors.<ref name="dnjournal"></ref>


==Fun Facts==
==Fun Facts==
Harnett credits much of his life's work to his supportive father and dropping out of Loyola Marymount to attend Marahishi International University's School of Management, which was founded by the spiritual icon Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Hartnett also helped found and develop The Transcendental Meditation Program, and credits the practice to helping him find the strength to overcome his many physical ailments through the years.<ref name="dnjournal"></ref>
Harnett credits much of his life's work to his supportive father and dropping out of Loyola Marymount to attend Marahishi International University's School of Management, which was founded by the spiritual icon Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Hartnett also helped found and develop The Transcendental Meditation Program, and credits the practice to helping him find the strength to overcome his many physical ailments through the years.<ref name="dnjournal"></ref>
He also worked for a time as a professional magician.


==References==
==References==