Mentor Session: Sean Herrity (US Trade Consult LLC)

Event ID: PP1149373

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:45 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 Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Food/AgTech, Funding, Sports, MedTech.

Contributors

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