🎧 Episode 2 – Frank Abbruzzese (AlphaKor) | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast

In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with Windsor tech leader and “ultimate networker” Frank Abbruzzese, President of AlphaKor and a 37-year veteran of the innovation sector.

From growing up on a farm in Leamington to building one of the region’s leading tech companies, Frank shares how discipline, humility, and genuine relationships have shaped his journey.

🔑 In this episode
• Early lessons from working on the family farm
• Why treating people like people (not just clients) is the key to long-term success
• How he helped transform AlphaKor from retail IT to business-focused innovation
• The power of authentic networking and why he started multiple business groups
• Daily habits that keep him grounded, disciplined, and focused
• Why handwritten thank-you notes and referrals—even to competitors—still matter
• Frank’s definition of success: making an impact and serving your community

⏱️ Timestamps
00:01 – Intro & Frank’s background
02:33 – Growing up in Leamington + early work lessons
05:05 – Values of humility, communication & service
09:23 – Joining AlphaKor & shifting the business model
13:48 – Staying grounded and remembering your roots
18:28 – Discipline, daily habits & internal motivation
27:09 – Mentorship, customer focus & authentic leadership
37:27 – Why he created business networking groups
43:01 – Passion, authenticity & long-term relationships
46:01 – What success means to Frank