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Matt Nelson will share insight from his journey of founding and growing "WeRateDogs" into a popular brand on social media.
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Very Good Boy

Matt Nelson, creator of the popular "WeRateDogs" social media accounts, gives MSU's Jak a 14/10 Wednesday [Oct. 16] during a presentation to students. Nelson shared insight from his journey growing "WeRateDogs" into a popular brand with millions of followers. The lecture was organized by MSU's Center for Student Activities, Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach and the Department of Marketing, Quantitative Analysis and Business Law in the College of Business.

Oct 17, 2019 | Photo by Logan Kirkland

Very Good Boy

Image Alternative Text: Matt Nelson will share insight from his journey of founding and growing "WeRateDogs" into a popular brand on social media. Go to page for Very Good Boy.

Matt Nelson, creator of the popular "WeRateDogs" social media accounts, gives MSU's Jak a 14/10 Wednesday [Oct. 16] during a presentation to students. Nelson shared insight from his journey growing "WeRateDogs" into a popular brand with millions of followers. The lecture was organized by MSU's Center for Student Activities, Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach and the Department of Marketing, Quantitative Analysis and Business Law in the College of Business.

Oct 17, 2019 | Photo by Logan Kirkland

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