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Nov 6Zaria Smith is a Co-Founder of Wasabi Partners, a strategic advisory and consulting firm bridging the gap between the right founders and the right capital from…As Co-Founder & Managing Director, she leads the firm's growth strategy, strategic partnerships, deal sourcing, and founder advisory practice. Wasabi guides growth-stage companies through capital readiness, go-to-market execution, and investor engagement to navigate critical business decisions with confidence and and maximize long-term enterprise value. Wasabi has served over 50 founders and influenced $50M+ capital across engagements. Let's celebrate this week's #FounderFriday spotlight, Zaria Smith! Connect with more founders and investors in the community, join GoodieNation.org/apply!
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