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The Tapestry of Belonging: Cherie Werner, Austin’s Startup Mama, and the Art of the Dinner Table
Cherie Werner is not just an Austin icon; she is the force of gravitational love that grounds this city's electric, high-velocity startup scene. Often dubbed the "Startup Mama of Austin," Cherie embodies hospitality maybe more than anyone you know. But the path to becoming Austin's premier tastemaker of community was forged in a childhood longing for home and belonging.
In this raw and wholesome conversation, host Austin Clemens dives into Cherie's origin story—from a multi-cultural military childhood to co-founding the serendipitous gifting app Koya. She unpacks the DNA of her massive…
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