EVENT AGENDA




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    September 15, 2021
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    6:50 pm
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    Live Stage

Closing

  • 6:50 pm
  • 7:00 pm
  • Live Stage

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    September 15, 2021
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    6:05 pm
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    Live Stage

Striking Gold with Tech Talent

Pakistan always had a great pool of tech talent, how is this pool of talent reflecting on the ecosystem and…

  • 6:05 pm
  • 6:50 pm
  • Live Stage

Pakistan always had a great pool of tech talent, how is this pool of talent reflecting on the ecosystem and how are remote environments driving demand and supply on tech talent?

  • Muhammad Fahad Tanveer Edkasa
  • Fatima Mazhar COLABS
  • Mashhood Rastgar Sastaticket.pk
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    May 25, 2021
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    6:00 pm
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    Panel

The Untapped Potential of Controlled Environment Agriculture

In this session we will discuss the potential of Controlled Environment Agriculture, the technologies and innovations that fall under this…

  • 6:00 pm
  • 6:40 pm
  • Panel

In this session we will discuss the potential of Controlled Environment Agriculture, the technologies and innovations that fall under this category, and the challenges faced within the region.

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    May 25, 2021
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    6:00 pm
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    Roundtable

Entrepreneurship in the Foodtech sector: Dos and Don'ts

  • 6:00 pm
  • 6:45 pm
  • Roundtable

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    September 15, 2021
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    5:35 pm
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    Live Stage

Bridging the gap between startups & corporates

In this keynote, Roberto Croci, MD of Microsoft for Startups MEA, will talk about the challenges and opportunities of connecting…

  • 5:35 pm
  • 5:50 pm
  • Live Stage

In this keynote, Roberto Croci, MD of Microsoft for Startups MEA, will talk about the challenges and opportunities of connecting startups and large corporations to work together in the region, how they can work better together, and how Microsoft is working with partners across the ecosystem including startups, government, investors, and corporations to transform the region into a global tech & innovation hub.

  • Roberto Croci Microsoft
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    May 25, 2021
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    5:00 pm
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    Mentor Circle

Regulations and Policies for Entrepreneurs in the FoodTech space

Discussing the common regulations and policies needed in the food and agri industry, what startup founders need to know before…

  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:45 pm
  • Mentor Circle

Discussing the common regulations and policies needed in the food and agri industry, what startup founders need to know before going into the space, what elements to consider and what steps to take when considering policies and legislations?

  • Rania A. Zeidan Zeidan & Associates Attorneys at Law
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    September 15, 2021
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    5:00 pm
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    Workshop

Building and Scaling Hardware Products in Pakistan

  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:30 pm
  • Workshop

  • Ammar Jangbarwala Mywater Pakistan
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    September 15, 2021
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    4:35 pm
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    Live Stage

Pakistan on the Rise

Setting the ground on the existing opportunities in Pakistan, infrastructure and the role of the diaspora in growing the startup…

  • 4:35 pm
  • 5:20 pm
  • Live Stage

Setting the ground on the existing opportunities in Pakistan, infrastructure and the role of the diaspora in growing the startup ecosystem.

  • Rabeel Warraich Sarmayacar
  • Aatif Awan Indus Valley Capital
  • Waqas Naeem ERICSSON
  • Kalsoom Lakhani i2i Ventures
  • Qasif Shahid Finja
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    May 25, 2021
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    4:35 pm
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    Live Stage

Synthetic and Alternative Meats: Nutritious Facts and Way forward

Discussing the rise of synthetic and lab-grown meat, and the rise of meat alternatives, its long term impact on humans…

  • 4:35 pm
  • 5:20 pm
  • Live Stage

Discussing the rise of synthetic and lab-grown meat, and the rise of meat alternatives, its long term impact on humans and the planet, how it's done, and how consumers and environmentalists are reacting to the concept.

  • Stephanie Michelsen Jellatech
  • Christie Lagally Rebellyous Foods
  • Sean Peters DryGro (C02i)
  • Huw Thomas Counterfactual Ventures
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    May 25, 2021
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    4:30 pm
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    Roundtable

FoodTech scene in MENA: Opportunities and Exciting projects

Leaders of the global FoodTech investment community, Erich Sieber and Nadav Berger, will have an open conversation about the future…

  • 4:30 pm
  • 5:00 pm
  • Roundtable

Leaders of the global FoodTech investment community, Erich Sieber and Nadav Berger, will have an open conversation about the future of food and how MENA will play a role in the food tech revaluation.

  • Nadav Berger PeakBridge
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    May 25, 2021
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    4:00 pm
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    Roundtable

Suppliers: How to manage your supply chain?

  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:45 pm
  • Roundtable

  • Rasheed Jamil Global Resources Consultancy
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    September 15, 2021
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    4:00 pm
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    Workshop

The Anatomy of a Term Sheet

Learning about the key clauses, economics vs. control, what to look out for, how to negotiate, and founder friendliness.

  • 4:00 pm
  • 5:00 pm
  • Workshop

Learning about the key clauses, economics vs. control, what to look out for, how to negotiate, and founder friendliness.

  • Sacha Haider Global Ventures
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    May 25, 2021
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    3:50 pm
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    Live Stage

Food Measures: Regulations & Policies

Defining the existing food security and regulatory systems in MENA and emerging markets, the existing solutions, regulations and innovations that…

  • 3:50 pm
  • 4:20 pm
  • Live Stage

Defining the existing food security and regulatory systems in MENA and emerging markets, the existing solutions, regulations and innovations that will improve the food security landscape in the region.

  • Fidele El Achkar FoodSight
  • Matija Zulj AGRIVI
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    September 15, 2021
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    3:35 pm
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    Live Stage

Fintechs Boosting Change

Fintech companies have been riding the funding wave in Pakistan and getting traction to a level of pushing governments to…

  • 3:35 pm
  • 4:20 pm
  • Live Stage

Fintech companies have been riding the funding wave in Pakistan and getting traction to a level of pushing governments to change and adjust regulations and legislations and create more innovation enabling enviromnents.

  • Omar Farooqui Jungl
  • Owais Zaidi CreditFix
  • Naureen Hyat Tez Financial Services
  • Omair Ansari Abhi
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    May 25, 2021
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    3:05 pm
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    Live Stage

Delivery Hero's Support to the Food Sector

There has been great debate on the sustainability of Controlled Environmental Agriculture, in this session we will discuss the potential…

  • 3:05 pm
  • 3:35 pm
  • Live Stage

There has been great debate on the sustainability of Controlled Environmental Agriculture, in this session we will discuss the potential of CEA and what technologies and innovations fall under this category of agriculture.

  • Duncan McIntyre DX Ventures
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    May 25, 2021
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    3:00 pm
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    Roundtable

The Future of Health and Wellness - Creating Trust and Credibility in the F&B industry

How can big F&B distributors adapt to the shift to consumer demand for healthier, cleaner products?

  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:45 pm
  • Roundtable

How can big F&B distributors adapt to the shift to consumer demand for healthier, cleaner products?

  • Vanessa Zuabi Mint Basil Market
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    September 15, 2021
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    3:00 pm
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    Workshop

How to unlock more growth and opportunity in Pakistan by Hosted by Checkout.com

The Pakistan ecommerce market registered a 78.9% and 33.3% growth in both volume and value, respectively, in 2020, on the…

  • 3:00 pm
  • 4:00 pm
  • Workshop

The Pakistan ecommerce market registered a 78.9% and 33.3% growth in both volume and value, respectively, in 2020, on the back of enforced COVID-19 lockdowns with the current annual market turnover of $220 million.

Join this workshop to hear from Checkout.com’s experts in the Pakistan region, tackling the changing consumer behavior, digital-start-up economy, and how the rapid digital transformation is helping to create an integration of the Pakistan economy.

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    September 15, 2021
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    2:35 pm
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    Live Stage

Powering E-commerce and Marketplaces with Digital payments hosted by Checkout.com

Discussing the latest trends in the e-commerce industry, the rise of online shopping and preferred payment methods and the soar…

  • 2:35 pm
  • 3:20 pm
  • Live Stage

Discussing the latest trends in the e-commerce industry, the rise of online shopping and preferred payment methods and the soar of digital start-up economy and the benefits to the local population.

  • Mo Ali Yusuf Checkout
  • Wahaj Ahmed Retailo
  • Muhammad Sheheryar Iqbal Airlift Technologies
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    May 25, 2021
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    2:30 pm
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    Live Stage

Healthy Trends and Corporate Response

How are large FMCG corporations responding to the rising health trends? Are companies following the right health standards? Who's responsible…

  • 2:30 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • Live Stage

How are large FMCG corporations responding to the rising health trends? Are companies following the right health standards? Who's responsible for ensuring nutritious standards in consumer brands?

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    May 25, 2021
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    2:05 pm
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    Live Stage

State of Delivery Aggregators in Emerging Markets

Discussing the increased competition in the food delivery space and the overall state of the industry moving forward with models…

  • 2:05 pm
  • 2:50 pm
  • Live Stage

Discussing the increased competition in the food delivery space and the overall state of the industry moving forward with models and factors facilitating its development.

  • Raed Hafez El Grocer
  • Benjamin Mouflard CHATFOOD
  • Imad El Fay HB Investments
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    May 25, 2021
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    2:00 pm
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    Workshop

From Waste to Urban Vertical Farm

Learning practices for building your own vertical farm at home with minimum material.

  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • Workshop

Learning practices for building your own vertical farm at home with minimum material.

  • Ziad Abichaker Cedar Environmental
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    September 15, 2021
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    2:00 pm
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    Panel

Founders' journey in rising ecosystems

  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • Panel

  • Aftab Arif AA Startups
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    September 15, 2021
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    1:40 pm
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    Live Stage

Feeding and Raising Unicorns

A conversation with Pakistan's most well-funded startups. We will talk about journeys, challenges, investors relationships and more.

  • 1:40 pm
  • 2:20 pm
  • Live Stage

A conversation with Pakistan's most well-funded startups. We will talk about journeys, challenges, investors relationships and more.

  • Omer Salimullah SadaPay
  • Muhammad Owais Dastgyr Technologies
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    September 15, 2021
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    1:10 pm
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    Main stage

A report on Pakistani startup founder demographics by Colabs

  • 1:10 pm
  • 1:25 pm
  • Main stage

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    May 25, 2021
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    1:10 pm
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    Live Stage

Managing Supply Chains in the Food Scene

Producers, manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers and other parties are under pressure to get their products to the market quickly, safely,…

  • 1:10 pm
  • 1:50 pm
  • Live Stage

Producers, manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers and other parties are under pressure to get their products to the market quickly, safely, and in the best possible condition. In this conversation, we will be tapping into the main challenges and solutions needed for a seamless supply chain.

  • Nicole Rogers Drawdown Foods
  • Ziad Kamel Cloud Restaurants
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    September 15, 2021
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    1:00 pm
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    Workshop

Value of implementation of Design Thinking in your work

Design has rapidly transformed over the last few decades. Designers are not justdesigning products (objects, garments, posters or structures) they're…

  • 1:00 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • Workshop

Design has rapidly transformed over the last few decades. Designers are not just
designing products (objects, garments, posters or structures) they're also designing services systems protocols and other intangible artefacts. This session will give provide a walk through of the impact that designers have and how it can be implemented in your workspace

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    September 15, 2021
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    12:30 pm
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    Workshop

App Market Growth in Pakistan

  • 12:30 pm
  • 1:00 pm
  • Workshop

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    September 15, 2021
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    12:10 pm
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    Live Stage

Global Traction: Funding and Talent

Discussing the interest of global investors in Pakistan, and talking about the unique tech talent, and the advantages of the…

  • 12:10 pm
  • 12:55 pm
  • Live Stage

Discussing the interest of global investors in Pakistan, and talking about the unique tech talent, and the advantages of the market over others in the region.

  • Issa Aghabi Access Bridge Ventures
  • Shahryar Bachani Alphabet / Google; Venture for Pakistan; Rally Cap Ventures
  • Vijay Tirathrai Techstars
  • Faisal Aftab Zayn Capital
  • Courtney Powell 500 Startups
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    May 25, 2021
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    12:10 pm
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    Live Stage

Disruption in the Food & Beverage Industry

Discussing the general state of the Food and Beverage industry, how has it evolved in the past decade and where…

  • 12:10 pm
  • 12:55 pm
  • Live Stage

Discussing the general state of the Food and Beverage industry, how has it evolved in the past decade and where is it expected to reach with the integration of technology and innovative solutions?

  • Mohamad Fayed GrubTech
  • Jihad El Eit kaykroo
  • Samer Hamadeh Akiba Dori
  • Giacomo Bernardelli Casinetto
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    September 15, 2021
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    12:00 pm
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    Live Stage

Welcome to Step Pakistan

Step's first Pakistan focused event virtually will tackle all trends and opportunities in the startup and technology ecosystem in the…

  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:05 pm
  • Live Stage

Step's first Pakistan focused event virtually will tackle all trends and opportunities in the startup and technology ecosystem in the Pakistan market.

  • RAY DARGHAM Step
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    May 25, 2021
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    11:45 am
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    Workshop

Hosted by Checkout: The hidden formula: How meaningful payments data is key to unlocking further growth potential in a dynamic market

Join Checkout.com in an interactive session where we will look at how payments data can give you the competitive edge…

  • 11:45 am
  • 12:30 pm
  • Workshop

Join Checkout.com in an interactive session where we will look at how payments data can give you the competitive edge in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. Whether you were already selling online before the pandemic or are one of many businesses that have had to pivot their strategy to stay afloat, the move to digital commerce over the last year has left many businesses wondering how they can stay ahead of the competition. This session will explore: How to elevate the customer experience through payments data, How to boost acceptance rates, How to find the right payments partner.

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    May 25, 2021
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    12:00 pm
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    Live Stage

Opening Remarks : Next Generation event for Step

Introducing new event vertical serving Step's mission in boosting emerging market industries.

  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:05 pm
  • Live Stage

Introducing new event vertical serving Step's mission in boosting emerging market industries.

  • RAY DARGHAM Step
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    May 25, 2021
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    6:20 pm
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    Live Stage

Decoding the Cloud Kitchen model

Understanding the different cloud kitchen models and how each works with what seems to be the best model for emerging…

  • 6:20 pm
  • 7:05 pm
  • Live Stage

Understanding the different cloud kitchen models and how each works with what seems to be the best model for emerging markets.

  • Walid Hajj Kitch
  • Marwan Tarabay The Leap Nation
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    May 25, 2021
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    5:35 pm
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    Live Stage

Capital in the Agritech Scene

Venture Capitalists in emerging markets focus on industry enablers rather than on the actual farming side of the agriculture scene,…

  • 5:35 pm
  • 6:05 pm
  • Live Stage

Venture Capitalists in emerging markets focus on industry enablers rather than on the actual farming side of the agriculture scene, why and why not. Discussing the reasons and responsibilities in driving more capital into the core of the agriculture industry.

  • Heather Henyon Mindshift Capital
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    May 25, 2021
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    7:05 pm
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    Live Stage

Closing

  • 7:05 pm
  • 7:10 pm
  • Live Stage