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Robert Smelick
AddedMar 31, 2024
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Robert Smelick

Robert Smelick

Co-Founder, Sterling Payot

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Robert Smelick's Career

Sterling Payot
Sterling Payot

San Francisco, CA, US

Co-Founder
Headland Ventures
Headland Ventures

Sausalito, CA, US

Founder & CEO· C-Suite · Management

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Robert Smelick's Career

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