CTFO Pod

This week we interview another Geneva legend, Jim Cecere class of 91. His two enterprises FLX goods and Vinifera have quickly became staples within the local Geneva community. Tune in and find out how Jim plans to expand the offers of the FLX region across the entirety of the US.

In this episode sits down with Todd Feldman '89. Todd is best described as the entrepreneurial renaissance man. He has experience in the garment, real estate, and entertainment industries. Todd is now pursing some interesting and innovative entrepreneurial endeavors in the technology sector. Tune in to hear more!

How did routine lunchroom conversation lead to an international adventure and business creation? Sara Wroblewski explains her journey from HWS student to current CEO of OneBead, a non-profit striving to empower young students through entrepreneurial programming throughout Boston. The first winner of the HWS pitch competition provides some essential insight into how anyone can materialize their ideas into powerful presentations.

In the season two opener, Matt sits down with Hobart alumni Mattie Meade '13 who is the founder and CEO of Hempitecture, a company that is using industrial hemp fiber (yes, the former schedule 1 substance) to insulate homes. Tune in to learn how Mattie has succeeded in this budding sector while also being named Forbes 30 under 30!

Tom Bozzuto is the Chairman and Chief Cultural Officer of the Bozzuto Group, an experience-focused real estate company. Tom is also a former trustee of Hobart and William Smith and is has helped immensely in the establishing of the entrepreneurship program at HWS. Tom shares some personal anecdotes about how building a company identity can foster success.

Sam Solomon has mastered creating amazing food with locally sourced ingredients. In this episode, he talks about his initial start-up Pizza Posto and how he has transitioned to creating ice cream with duck eggs. Yeah... you heard that right, duck eggs! Spotted Duck Creamery is the only ice cream place in the nation to make ice cream with duck eggs.

Finding and assembling the right furniture for your home is a pain in the a**. Michael Barlow, Co-Founder and CEO of Fernish, talks about how Fernish relieves all of your furniture related stress.

Finding the right toys, food, and treatments for your dog can be time consuming and confusing. Cory Turner, Co-Founder of Dogly, hopes to streamline the process of finding supplies and advice for your four-legged, furry family members.

In this episode Matt talks with Dan M. De Nose, founder of Leaders of the 21st Century. De Nose explains how his non-profit provides youth with important leadership opportunities that help them grow.

Instagram: @dmdenose

Website: http://www.lot21c.org

The waste management industry desperately needs a facelift. Founder and CEO of Closed Loop Systems, Jacob Fox, explains his "systems-based" solution to the United States' growing garbage problem. Listen in as Fox and his worm army prepare to change the waste industry in groundbreaking ways.