The Operator's Edge: From San Diego Angel Academy

Tacos and Tech Podcast by Neal Bloom

May 13, 202663:01Technology

Angel Academy Session 3 brings together a panel of San Diego operators who crossed over to the investor side - including Katherine Chapin, Dane Chapin, Ken Potashner, and Bardia Moayedi with backgrounds spanning investme...

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