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Shane Smith
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Shane Smith

Shane Smith

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Shane Smith's Career

A+E Networks
A+E Networks

New York City, NY, US

Founder
Vice Media
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New York City, NY, US

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A+E Networks
A+E Networks
1k1984New York City, NY, US
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Vice Media
Vice Media
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