Making It in Asheville

084 - Josh Dorfman, founder of Simbly, on Entrepreneurship and being The Lazy Environmentalist

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In this episode, we interview Josh Dorfman, CEO of Simbly. We also talk about his time as, in our words, a media mogul and the brain behind the brand "The Lazy Environmentalist".

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

  • How Josh become the director of Venture Asheville, the Angel program, and The Collider
  • How Asheville and this area are the furniture capital of the country and what that means for revitalizing around craftsmanship, and economic opportunity
  • What it means for you to be in business with LOHAS (Lifestyle Of Health And Sustainability) 
  • Why if you align with the values of the organization or business, there's no reason to shy away from opportunities
  • The process of deciding on a business name with the help of friends, peers, and professionals
  • Why Josh's 8-year old son was one of the biggest names in NASCAR recently

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    Music by Commonwealth Choir

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