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Selected · Episode 40 · September 21, 2023

Sam Eshrati - keeping TechBBQ grassroots as it grows

TechBBQ CEO Sam Eshrati on surviving 2020 with partner and state support, running projects year-round as a non-profit, and outgrowing its current venue.

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About this episode

One of the standout aspects of our conversation was how TechBBQ successfully navigated the turbulent waters of 2020, a year that saw the event industry severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sam's insights into this journey were enlightening.

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