Conversations with Celeri Network

For every business owner, lawyers play a huge role in helping them to grow. In order to help our small business to have knowledge of the law, we are fortunate to have met and work with Corporate Attorney, Ross Pitcoff. He is the Principal of Ross Pitcoff Law and recently started his business in digital marketing for attorney and law firms called, “Res Ipsa Marketeur”. Ross helped our audience get answers to a few common questions such as “What’s necessary for being a successful lawyer?”, “What’s the key to success for entrepreneurs and small business owners to understand the law?”, “What’s law school life like?” and more. Ross always shared his secret on how to maintain a “No lose” record in his career as an attorney. If you are someone who is considering hiring a corporate attorney or considering practicing business, do not miss out on this episode!

In our fifth episode, we would like to welcome David Weild- a man that holds so many titles that we don't even know where to start, “Father of the  Jobs Act”, “Former Vice Chairman of NASDAQ” and “CEO & Founder of Weild & Co.” Being in the business industry for over 30 years, David has expertise and great vision, and expresses his view on the current landscape for finance and technology.   In this episode, hear about his experience in NASDAQ as well as the reasons behind his creation of the JOBS Act.   Find out what triggered David to enter the investment banking industry, why he encourages small businesses to borrow capital, and his opinion on owning an Ivy League Degree!

In our fourth episode, we would like to welcome Linda Wang, founder of Ume, an authentic yet innovative Japanese restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC. Linda is a proud Brooklyn native who aspired to create her own brand to showcase the world her high-class esthetic on design and food. Surrounded by both Japanese and Chinese culture, Linda decided to combine the 2 cultures and form Ume. The name Ume originated from the meaning of a plum flower in Chinese and Japanese. Like the flower- Ume restaurant will blossom. Starting her first restaurant at the age of 23, Linda shared with our audience regarding her struggle as a young entrepreneur, rejections she faced from banks for loans, and her business mindset for managing a restaurant in one of the most competitive food capitals - New York City. She also shares a great announcement on her new business. Be sure to tune in if you would like to learn more about how the Ume family will blossom!

In our third episode, we are honored to have one of our closest friends, Michael Creadon. Creadon was the former CEO of Traditum Group for over twenty years. His specialties lie more than in one area. Creadon is also an experienced journalist and has published articles on Bloomberg and Time Magazine. Currently, Michael is working as Head of Institutional Sales at DrawBridge Lending, specializing in initiating loans on a blockchain, and protects borrowers using advanced risk management strategies. Not only does he share his passion and his journey towards cryptocurrency on our podcast, he also revealed some of his tough decisions when he ran a business. Why would one of Michael’s former employees thank him for firing them after two years? What struggles does Michael see on lending among small business owners? Check out our third episode to unveil the truth.

In our second episode, we have Popo Huang, one of the co-founders of B4Dawn NYC, a successful Asian-American focused event planning company that is famous for hosting various nightlife events. Aside from being a successful marketer and hostess for events, Popo also used to teach grades 6-10 and is going to pursue her doctoral degree in education. As a frequent global traveler for her business, she will share her opinion on the difference between the Chinese market and the American market. If you want to know her story to achieve financial success while working in one of the glamorous industries, don’t forget to check out this episode.

On our very first episode, we are honored to have Vince Caruso, CEO of FMW Media Inc, the man behind "NewToTheStreet," and blockchain show "Exploring The Block". FMW media offers a thorough platform to cover IR needs by utilizing traditional media to provide full marketing service for financial solutions. In addition to sharing his story as a successful entrepreneur, he is going to share his views on technology and blockchain in today’s market. If you would like to get inspired from his professional advice be sure to check this out!