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The phrase "ago when he embarked" is not correct in written English.
It is an awkward construction that combines a time reference with a specific action, which can lead to confusion.
Example: "It was a long time ago when he embarked on his journey."
Alternatives: "some time ago when he started" or "long ago when he began".
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Along the way, he recounted the differences between now and 20 years ago when he embarked on an entrepreneurial journey with his first startup, CD-Rom magazine company Launch.
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