Mentor Session: Andrea Virgin (The Center for Arts & Innovation, Inc.)

Event ID: PP1150088

Unknown Date | TBD

Venue: Room 400-402 (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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

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