Entrepreneurial Endeavors

Matt Lindenberg is the founder of the Global Conservation Corps, a non-profit organization bridging the gap between communities and wildlife. The GCG is creating an important shift in local children's relationship to the wildlife around them. Listen as Matt shares his own experience in the South African bush and heartfelt stories from his greatest inspirations.  

On this episode of CTFO, we chat with Kyle Patrick, a pro bass fisherman who basically gets paid to fish all day—dream job, right? Kyle tells us how he went from fishing for fun to reeling in trophies, with a few epic fails along the way. We also dive into the weird world of competitive fishing and how he balances that with real life. If you've ever wondered how to turn fishing into a career, this one's for you!

The entire crew sat down with Robert Sovik '15, to discuss his startup Harpier! Harpier, is at the forefront of educational innovation, working hand in hand with counselors to transform the experiences of prospective students, current students, and alumni. Tune in for an awesome episode with loads of unique perspectives.

BIG HITTER ALERT! Terence Reilly is the former CMO of crocs, President of Stanley Cups, and current EVP and President of HEYDUDE shoes. Tune in to hear how Terence didn't let the ice cream melt on opportunities and used his eye of the tiger to become immensely successful in the marketing world!

Marco went from investment banking to Facebook and now helps lead a financial services company called Brex. His resume is impressive and his stories are even better. Tune in for the story of how Marco was able to achieve all of this in less than 10 years. 

Marco went from investment banking to Facebook and now helps lead a financial services company called Brex. His resume is impressive and his stories are even better. Tune in for the story of how Marco was able to achieve all of this in less than 10 years. 

Seamus and Matt sit down with Lee Jokl, a master of innovation and business strategy. Jokl co-led the design, build, and launch of Citelighter, the most comprehensive online writing and critical thinking platform in market. In recent year Jokl has settled in Rochester, NY and just started in a new role as the Generative AI Product Director at T. Rowe Price. 

The CTFO Podcast sat down with Michael Barlow, co-founder and CEO of Fernish, a company transforming the way urban professionals furnish their homes. Discover Michael's journey from a college athlete and Wall Street banker to a visionary entrepreneur shaking up the home furnishings industry.

Robin Tesoro is the Co-Founder/Creative Director of Ooma Tesoro's. What is Ooma Tesoro? A marinara sauce so good you could eat it with a spoon. This episode will surely have your stomach growling. Tune in!

This week the boys interviewed Adam Kansler, CEO of S&P Global Market Intelligence. Join us as we learn about Adam's journey from Hobart and William Smith Colleges to becoming the head of the world leader in financial data and analytics.

Lucas, a Hobart graduate and daring cinematographer, takes us on a journey through his dynamic adventures, from skiing down pristine slopes to racing through rugged terrains. With a background in biochemistry, Lucas blends scientific precision with creative flair to capture stunning visuals of outdoor sports and adventures.

Welcome to the first look at the “Chill the FUUUCK Out” Podcast – the ultimate unwind for young professionals!

Steve Petyerak is a legendary live TV producer who has held roles at Good Morning America and ESPN. Currently, Petyerak is a producer for Jim Cantore on the Weather Channel. In this episode he details his interesting career with anecdotes about flying with the Blue Angels and, of course, thunder snow!

Scott Keogh is the former CMO and President of Audi and the former CEO of Volkswagen Group, America. He is now taking on his biggest challenge to date: revitalizing a nostalgic brand, Scout Motors, but with an electric twist.

NFL Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl LV Champion Ali Marpet sits down for the first ever live interview of E.E.Podcast. Tune into hear from the highest drafted Division III football player who is now pursuing a PhD. This episode is electric.

Caroline Patten is the founder of MoLa Hoods, an outdoor apparel company. MoLa's mission is to bring a sustainable mindset to the production of outdoor recreational apparel through local production, conscientious sourcing, and connection with our outdoor community. insta: @molahoods website: molahoods.com

Micheal Krupp is the current CEO of Neurgain Technologies a company that champions the  development and commercialization of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products. Krupp has also served as a business advisor for the Entrepreneurism Center at UC San Diego and was a lead licensing professional at Pfizer.

In 2013 Drew King won the HWS Pitch competition with his company Space Vinyl. A graphics company that created vinyl stickers for the spacebar on your computer. Stay to tuned to learn about Drew's journey from graduating from HWS, successfully exiting his company and his current gig as a Senior Innovation Producer at McCann in NYC.

Jeff Vukelic is President and CEO of Saratoga Eagle, a massive beverage distributer in upstate New York. Jeff and Elaine detail what it takes to run a fourth-generation family business, what their favorite beers are, and more! 

Victor Pultinas and his partner Jenna are the founders of Lake Drum Brewing. 'Lake Drum' as it is commonly referred to is a collective of artists crafting beers and ciders indicative of the creative experimental sytel of the Geneva revolution.

Heather Ouida is the Co-Founder of the*gameHERs, a women-led community dedicated to amplifying and centering the voices of women gamers and femme identifying gamers across the spectra of gender identity and expression, who are comfortable in spaces that center women.

Amy Ziff is the Founder and Executive Director of MADE SAFE. MADE SAFE is working to revolutionize how consumer products are made, thereby eliminating the use of harmful chemicals from the marketplace to ensure a safe and sustainable future for all.

The writer of Glee and American Horror story, Brad Falchuk, discusses creativity and how failure is often one's greatest achievement.

Sabrina Horn, William Smith '83, is the founder and CEO of Horn Strategy, entrepreneurs, founders and CEOs navigate the early stages of their start-up businesses. This episode is filled with tons of great advice for anyone entering into the business world!

Dan Rosensweig oversees the student-first connected learning platform, Chegg. As the President and CEO, Rosensweig is dedicated to extending opportunity within the one trillion dollar U.S. education market. Prior roles include COO of Yahoo! and CEO of Guitar Hero.

Ato Bentsi-Enchill is a partner of Black Adam Africa. Ato strives to invest and in high-potential, innovative companies in Africa. Ato has formed solutions to Africa's most pressing problems such as education, unemployment, good sanitation and gender inequality.

Philip Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Dialog is seeking to change the way we interact with the internet. Dialog provides an in browser social media platform allowing for users to communicated directly on a webpage. Find out more: https://www.home.joindialog.io/

Ben Greiner is the Founder and CEO of TadHealth. TadHealth is a social impact software company providing businesses, organizations and schools with mental health technology to facilitate real-time access to care for their staff, students, and members. Ben has found inspiration in his personal experiences to combat mental health struggles in creative and innovative ways. Tune in! You can find more information by emailing Info@tadhealth.com or at https://tadhealth.com/contact.html  

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.