Emily Smith of Chorus - Focus on What Matters

02/23/21 • 25 min

Rising - Conversations with Leaders On Their Way Up

Emily Smith is the Founder & CEO of Chorus, a matchmaking app where friends swipe for friends. After attending business school for Social Entrepreneurship, Emily discovered her interest in non profits and social impact. What started as a “by the books” career matured into a path rooted in her passions. Tune in to to hear about her shift from consulting to startups and her life advice to focus on what matters. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers.

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