41: Miki Agrawal - DO COOL SH*T

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41: Miki Agrawal - DO COOL SH*T

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What sucks in your world could very well be your opportunity for innovative ideas, solve a problem and create something that is as unique as you are. I spoke with serial lifestyle entrepreneur Miki Agrawal who says all of her businesses have revolved around solving a problem that sucked to her as well as for a lot of other people and were issues she could be passionate about for the long haul.

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Feb 24, 2015

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