Mentor Session: Jeremy Gruber (Friends at Work)

Event ID: PP1149659

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Venue: Tannehill (Downright Austin)

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Summary

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Marketing/PR, Management, Music Tech.

Contributors

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