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Chris Varelas - aVenture Research

Chris Varelas

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 18, 2026

Chris Varelas

Chris Varelas

Founder, Ugsi Solutions

Chris Varelas's Career

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Board Member· Board

Expansion Capital

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Nextdoor

Public$736.5MSan Francisco, CA, US

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Elemental Cognition

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