She Built a Clever Way to Tackle Food Waste and Named It After An American Hero

Aneshai Smith’s platform is named Harriet, and pays homage to the conductor of the Underground Railroad. It’s a SAAS that allows sports venues to profit from leftover food, reduce waste, and feed the hungry.
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