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‘Lots of music involved, too!’: A day in the life of Chidi Achara, CCO of Stash

  • Consumer interest in investing is taking hold. And for investing apps, that means sharpening their marketing game to reach their target audience.
  • Leading Stash’s marketing initiatives is Chidi Achara, chief creative officer at Stash. Here’s a day in his life.
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