Mentor Session: Michelle Aronson (Culture and Strategy Lab)

Event ID: PP1149301

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Venue: Room 400-402 (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Summary

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Future of Work.

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