Mentor Session: Diego Mariscal (2Gether-International)
Summary
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Accessibility, Nonprofits, Funding, Future of Work, Business Development.
- Format: Mentor Session
- Category: Mentor Session
- Event Type: panel
- Presented By: n/a
Contributors
- Diego Mariscal
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