A Smith College student with a "not so good" grade in organic chemistry allowed Melissa Cohn to explore her interests in business and her talents as an entrepreneur. Founder of Manhattan Mortgage, Cohn continues her success at FM Home Loans.

Jeffrey Solomon, Andrea & Charles Bronfman Philanthropy, discusses programs: Birthright Israel, bringing more than 600,000 young adults to Israel, "The Gift of New York," helping heal families of 9/11 victims and books, co-authored with Charles Bronfman.

Ron Berger describes an extraordinary career in an amazing range of industries - including director of "The Boys of 2nd Street Park," a documentary, where many of Berger's childhood pals and basketball buddies talk about growing up in the 60s and the 70s.

Edward Kalikow, president of the Kalikow Group - representing the third of four generations of his family-owned real estate enterprise - talks about the company's development, his role in its growth and plans for the future.

Budd Friedman, founder of The Improv Comedy Club and co-author Tripp Whetsell of "The Improv: An Oral History of the Comedy Club that Revolutionized Stand-Up" walk us down memory lane recalling for many of us the joy and laughter of nights at The Improv.

Michael T. Cohen, at Colliers International, describes growing up as the son and grandson of business leaders and the influence they had on his own career. Additional successes- as a Broadway Angel-"A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder," and more!

Fulfilling the task-at-hand, (Brooklyn Bridge Park) Regina Myer moves to the next challenge. Her youthful love of NY and affection for Brooklyn is evident, working for NYC Dept. City Planning, and today, as president of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Mathew Wambua served as HPD commissioner, and earlier, as HDC executive vice president. Mr. Wambua joined the Richman Group as president of RHR Funding, and currently, serves as president of RICHMAC Funding, a national multifamily housing mortgage lender.

Sanford Zuckerbrot, Co-Founder/Chairman and son, Franklin, President of Sholom & Zuckerbrot, talk about their family history, the development of their company, now a 2nd-generation, family owned business, know for conversion of underutilized properties.

In the Bloomberg administration, as President of NYCEDC, Seth Pinsky successfully negotiated projects to enhance the city's economy and infrastructure. As RXR Realty's Ex. VP & Fund Manager Pinsky continues to pursue projects with growth potential.