
Sid Berry, 71Three: The Houston Digital Agency Named for an Area Code
Sid Berry founded 71Three — a Houston digital agency named for the 713 area code. Started coding at 14. Paid health insurance for all 11 staff and families during pandemic.

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Sid Berry founded 71Three — a Houston digital agency named for the 713 area code. Started coding at 14. Paid health insurance for all 11 staff and families during pandemic.

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