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Jun 2023
26m 53s

Why San Francisco is Still the Place for...

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San Francisco chief economist Ted Egan busts the myths surrounding the state of business in the city, and explains why startups that buy retail or office space in SF now are poised for growth.

For more from Ted Egan and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/ted-egan-sf-economy

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