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    Founder Interviews

    Founder Profile: Meet The Man Bringing Silicon Valley to the Midwest

    How many times have we heard about the lack of diversity in VC investors? Or that the majority of ideas funded come from Silicon Valley, Boston or New York? Or that there is an overall lack of all American representation when it comes to the world of innovation? If your
    Chris Lustrino

    Chris Lustrino

    Apr 10, 2018

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    Chris Lustrino
    About: Chris Lustrino

    A Boston College Eagle for life, on a mission to democratize startup investing for all people at KingsCrowd, with a passion for Fintech, investing, social impact, doing well and doing good, and an avid runner, cyclist and writer.

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