We Rate Dogs®: A Conversation with Matt Nelson About Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, and Social Media Fame

Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 at 6:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union

WeRateDogs® grew to 17M followers by giving “better-than-perfect” scores to every pup they were sent. Come listen to WeRateDogs® creator Matt Nelson share his story of turning a meme account into a powerful force for good. You’ll hear how Matt came up with the idea, found his voice, built a community, and then harnessed it to start giving back, with the new non-profit foundation, 15/10. Join us to learn how to turn your jokes into a job.

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