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From $30K to Shark Tank: Jae Kim's Chi'Lantro Journey
What does it take to turn a $30,000 risk and a leased food truck into an Austin culinary institution? In this episode of Austin Community Capital, host Austin Clemens sits down with Jae Kim, founder of Chi'Lantro BBQ. You will discover how an immigrant underdog mindset and early business heartbreak fueled one of Texas's most celebrated restaurant journeys. Jae Kim unpacks the leadership secrets behind retaining key staff for over fifteen years, the hidden emotional reality of pitching on ABC’s Shark Tank, and how living as a person of your word transforms your life, your culture, and your…
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