Mentor Session: Cassandra Shankman (SOUNDS BY CASSANDRA)
Summary
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Women in Music, Startups, Marketing/PR.
- Format: Mentor Session
- Category: Mentor Session
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- Presented By: n/a
Contributors
- Cassandra Shankman
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