The Language of Business

What does a top-shelf mentor bring to the table? And how does a restaurant stand for something good? The Language of Business Podcast host Greg Stoller talks with Rocky Romanella, CEO of 3SIXTY, Director, Keynote Speaker, Executive Advisor and expert in Leadership Development about the attributes it takes to become an effective mentor. Plus, Mark Leavitt, Co-Founder of Enlightened Hospitality Fund talks about what a restaurant like Shake Shack can do to build a loyal following. Host Greg Stoller Rocky Romanella Mark Leavitt Support for The Language of Business is from  

The Language of Business Podcast looks at a new way to really learn a language...and how the path to get that first job has changed from both the applicant and employer's viewpoints. Did you take Spanish for four years but can't speak a word? Here's a solution: Host Greg Stoller talks with Mati Amin, founder of LIT, an input-based language acquisition tool. Plus, Erin Murdock, Financial Manager and student advisor at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University looks at the way companies hire in 2022. Host Greg Stoller Mati Amin Erin Murdock Support for The Language of Business is from

The Language of Business Podcast looks at the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families - better known as the DCF - that works to help keep children safe from abuse and neglect. Running the DCF is no easy task...but the biggest challenge is not securing funding. It's finding the right people to do the important work. Host Greg Stoller talks with Denis Pilotte, area manager for the Mass DCF. Plus, recent BU graduate Ashish Ramesh immediately jumps into the commercial real estate business at Watermark Lodging Trust. Host Greg Stoller Ashish Ramesh Denis Pilotte   Support for The Language of Business is from  

"Earned Media" in Public Relations can really pay dividends...and how being a social media influencer can pay money. The Language of Business Podcast looks at how the world of public relations is evolving, and "earned media" is one important tool. Plus, making good money as a social media influencer. Host Greg Stoller talks with Oliver Pour, recent graduate of the School of Communications at Boston University and now Account Executive at Luminance and with Nikki Huang, Social Media Influencer and Merchandising Consultant at Rustans Commercial Corporation. Host Greg Stoller Oliver Pour Nikki Huang Support for The Language of Business is from

Writing an admission essay that will get you into the college of your choice is no easy task. But help is available. Teaching people how to write professionally is not just an important skill...it's also a business. The Language of Business Podcast looks at the business of teaching professional writing. First, Host Greg Stoller talks with Steve Graham, Write Center Professor at Arizona State University about how writing develops, how to teach it effectively and how writing can be used to support reading and learning...and how you can make money teaching it. Then we meet Brad Schiller, Founder of Prompt, who specializes in helping people become better communicators, writers and thinkers. His goal: Coach aspiring college students on how to write an effective admission essay. Host Greg Stoller Steve Graham Brad Schiller Support for The Language of business is from

It's a labor of love when a woman conceives and founds a company not based on making money, but on a mission they're passionate about. What happens then? The Language of Business Podcast looks at two completely different startups run by women and the impressive contributions they make. Host Greg Stoller talks with Sarah Bernadette Ottow, Founder and CEO of Confianza, a mission-driven, woman-owned small business working to break down silos and elevate the voices of those who are historically not heard and to help non-profit missions committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. And Ann Ruddy, CEO of Red Rose Developments about the amazing powers and potential of seaweed. Host Greg Stoller Sarah Bernadette Ottow Ann Ruddy Support for The Language of business is from  

Running a for-profit business has obvious challenges in any economy, but especially so in 2022. How different is it for a non-profit? The Language of Business Podcast looks at the similar challenges. Host Greg Stoller talks with Charley Cummings, CEO at Walden Mutual Bank and expert in both for-profit and nonprofit businesses. Then we learn about nonprofit challenges from Asjah Monroe, Cultural Researcher at Serial Empath and Founder of Small House Inc. homeless shelter in Boston. Host Greg Stoller Charley Cummings Asjah Monroe   Support for The Langauge of Business is from  

I want to make money through e-commerce. But what are the tricks that Amazon uses? And what about Google? The Language of Business Podcast looks at the secrets behind a successful e-commerce store on Amazon and on Google. Host Greg Stoller gets some insights on how the Amazon algorithm works from Jason Boyce, CEO of Avenue 7 Media, a partner in profitable Amazon growth, but not an Amazon partner. Plus, Jen Seregos, e-commerce expert and Owner of Athena Digital, helping grow online businesses. Host Greg Stoller Jason Boyce Jen Seregos Support for The Language of Business is from  

As we slowly pull out of the pandemic the Real Estate market is going crazy - both residential and commercial. The Language of Business Podcast looks what's happening when to comes to buying or selling a home: Sky-high prices and houses selling well over asking, but hardly anything is actually on the market. On the commercial side, companies are downsizing because so many are working from home or on a hybrid schedule...and retail is reeling from the home delivery boom. Host Greg Stoller talks with Rick McCready, Co-President of The Davis Companies about the picture in the Boston market...and Michael Goldman, President of MGA Commercial Real Estate in DC. Host Greg Stoller Rick McCready, Co-President, Davis Companies Michael Goldman, President, MGA Support for The Language of Business is from

A startup is looking for funding...and an Angel Investor is looking for startups to fund. Could it be a match?   The Language of Business Podcast looks at both sides of the startup investing conundrum. Host Greg Stoller talks with Brock Nelson, CEO of CoStudy, a group that helps startups find grant money. Then we hear from Angel Investor Ben Littauer, who is looking for startups to mentor - and if it's a good fit - invest in. Host Greg Stoller Brock Nelson, CoStudy CEO Ben Littauer, Angel Investor   Support for The Language of Business is from

The Language of Business looks at the difference between social media and traditional non-social media and what works today. Host Greg Stoller talks with Vince Scafaria, Founder and CEO of DotAlign, a cloud-based company offering a full suite of relationship insights...and with Niva Haber, a graduating Senior at Boston University majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Public Health. Host Greg Stoller Vince Scafaria Niva Haber Support for The Language of Business is from

  The Language of Business looks at startups that launch before they get funding...and an investor looking for just that type of startup. Host Greg Stoller talks with Khyati Shah, founder of Acorn, makers of high quality cribs, bassinets and handcrafted toys for growing children...all locally sourced in India. She started the company as a side job and launched even before she had funding. And we meet Raj Singh, Managing Partner at JLL Spark Global Ventures, who runs PropTech, a VC fund looking for the right small business for investing in commercial real estate. Host Greg Stoller Khyati Shah Raj Singh Support for The Language of Business is from

How does a small businesses stay relevant post-pandemic? Like a local pilates studio? Or a local event management company? The Language of Business Podcast looks at local businesses doing under $2 million. How did they get through the pandemic...and how do they stay relevant post-pandemic? Host Greg Stoller talks with Kim Casto, Owner of Bodylines Pilates...and Vanessa Holroyd, Co-Owner of Music Management Inc. in Boston. events. Host Greg Stoller Kim Casto Vanessa Holroyd Support for The Language of Business s from

Mentors - do they really help? Mentees - what do they get much out it? Turns out...a lot.   The Language of Business looks at how a mentor can make all the difference in the career path and success of a mentee. Host Greg Stoller talks with Ben Reydler, founder of INTA+ tutoring. Then we see both sides of the mentor/mentee relationship from Tim Nelson, Mentor at SCORE, and Erica Davis, mentee alum from SCORE and successful real estate executive at Thumbprint Realty. Host Greg Stoller Ben Reydler, INTA+ Tim Nelson, SCORE Mentor Erica Davis, SCORE Mentee   Support for The Language of Business is from

If the Big Guy in the corner office steps down...when he does..who gets to take over -  generation 2 or an outsider? Millions of viewers were entreated by the siblings jockeying for the CEO job on the HBO series "Succession."  In Part 2 of The Language of Business look at succession in small family businesses we look at two generations of an Indonesian family business facing that succession decision..without the drama. Host Greg Stoller talks with Tya Kusumah, CEO and current BU graduate student living in LA...and her parents running the business in Indonesia. Then, Professor Patrick Abouchalache of Boston University Questrom School of Business talks about teaching family business values. Host Greg Stoller Tya Kusumah Patrick Abouchalache Support for the Language of Business is from  

Photo Illustration by Slate/Photos by HBO Millions have watched the HBO drama "Succession" where siblings are fighting over who gets control of the family-owned multi-billion-dollar international media conglomerate. There's no succession plan in place. But what happens when a small family-owned business needs a succession plan? Does the second or third generation want to take over the business when the parents retire? Or do they try something completely different? The Language of Business looks at succession plans in small family businesses. Host Greg Stoller talks with Beatriz Iglesias Garcia, possible heir to Folder, the family office supply business in Spain. Then we look at Karma Concord, a family-run Malaysian Restaurant in Concord MA. Does son Daryl Quek, a student at Boston University Questrom School of Business, plan to succeed his parent? Or does he have other plans? Host Greg Stoller Beatriz Iglesias Garcia Daryl Quek Support for the Language of Business is from  

They came to America for their college education. And they stayed here. Then built successful startups. The Language of Business looks at two recent immigrant success stories. Host Greg Stoller talks with Kari Wu, Co-Founder of FilmIt, a Real Estate video production company, and Daniel Ramirez-Yunque, CEO and Founder of conjure.co, an upscale home goods and furniture rental business in New York. Host Greg Stoller Kari Wu Daniel Ramirez Yunque   Support for The Language of Business is from

Emergency Rooms are backed up. But retaining health care workers isn't easy. A business and entrepreneur consulting firm has fewer people doing business with more clients since the pandemic began. It's all about relationships. But...they need more people, too. The Language of Business looks at....Host Greg Stoller talks with Steve Snyder, Partner and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Gesmer Updegrove and Christine Schuster, President and CEO of Emerson Hospital in Concord. Host Greg Stoller Steve Snyder Christine Schuster Support for the Language of Business is from

Its tough recruiting people for jobs in the field of higher education. It's even tougher looking for a job when you've just graduated...but you spent your entire senior year as a virtual student. The Language of Business looks at the new normal process of recruiting and job hunting. Host Host Greg Stoller talks with Meredith Siegel, Associate Dean, Graduate Admissions & MBA Student Experience at Boston University Questrom School of Business and Rodrigo Contreras, recent graduate of Boston University and new to the job market. Host Greg Stoller Meredith Siegel Rodrigo Contreras Support for The Language of Business is from

You don't have to look far to see a "We're hiring" sign. But nobody's applying for the jobs. A local restaurant owner who was a champion on the Food Network Cutthroat Kitchen couldn't find anyone to work at his restaurant...so he gave up looking. A local school bus company found themselves short of the needed number of drivers so they turned to the National Guard for help. The Language of Business looks at the dynamic of lots of job openings and few applicants. Host Greg Stoller talks with Chef Mike Fucci of Chef Mike's Catering in Needham MA and Timothy Sheehan, Senior Vice President of Operations at Beacon Mobility about the difficulty of finding people willing to fill open job positions. Host Greg Stoller Chef Mike Fucci Timothy Sheehan Support for The Language of Business is from

There are lots of questions about Blockchain. What is it? How does it work? How does to differ from NFT's? Or ledger technologies? How will it disrupt every business? The Language of Business looks at blockchain disruption and the legal and illegal aspects. Host Greg Stoller talks with Ray Dogum, Podcaster at Health Unchained and Consultant at Consensys Health, and Primavera de Filippi, Researcher at the National Center for Scientific Research in Paris. Host Greg Stoller   Ray Dogum   Primavera de Filippi   Support for The Language of Business is from

Get a more accurate appraisal of the value of your home than with an online real estate site. Plus, learn how financial technology is improving data science in practically every business. The Language of Business looks at FinTech. Host Greg Stoller talks with Brock Tibert, Lecturer at Boston University Questrom School of Business focusing on data technology...and Brian Zitin, CEO of Reggora, a faster, easier approach to appraisals. Host Greg Stoller Brock Tibert Brian Zitin   Support for The Language of Business is from

Businesses are reopening. Some want their employees back in the office...now, and every day. Others are more open-minded about the New Normal. The Language of Business looks at how businesses and employees look at the idea of working at the office, or working at home. What's the balance? Who wins? Host Greg Stoller talks with Jim French, Senior Lecturer at BU Questrom School of Business in Career Management and Human Resources, and Matt Grosshandler, Co-Founder and VP of Operations at Bald Hill Builders. Host Greg Stoller Jim French Matt Grosshandler Support for The Language of Business is from

Vax now or wait-and-see? The Language of Business looks at the current state of vaccinations and a response to the wait-and-see attitude. Host Greg Stoller talks with Dr. Christopher Gill, Professor of Global Health at Boston University. Host Greg Stoller Dr. Christopher Gill   Support for The Language of Business is from

The debate over vaccinations is raging...but is it even a debate? The Language of Business meets with two physicians who both have firm opinions on the issue. Host Greg Stoller meets with Liza Meyerhardt, Internist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Carol Bascom Slack, Assistant Professor of Medical Education at Tufts University School of Medicine. Host Greg Stoller Liza Meyerhardt Carol Bascom Slack   Support for the Language of Business is from

After a year of practically no normal activity, college sports are back. Not just football and basketball, but everything. The Language of Business looks at how Boston University Crew and Track & Field made it through the pandemic and are raring to start the Fall 2021 season. Host Host Greg Stoller talks with BU Head Coach of Lightweight Rowing Malcolm Doldron and BU Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Gabe Sanders. Host Greg Stoller Malcolm Doldron Gabe Sanders Support for The Language of Business is from  

  Last year Major League Baseball had only a small number of fans...and they were made of cardboard. The Minor Leagues and the Cape Cod League and the NCAA college teams had no 2020 season at all. And 2021 was off to a shaky start. But now...the fans are back! The Language of Business looks tab the reopening of the Red Sox. Not the Boston Red Sox, but first...the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League. ...And the International League AAA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox...newly relocated from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Worcester, Massachusetts, the Worcester Red Sox. Host Greg Stoller gets the inside scoop from Steve Faucher, General Manager Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod League and Joe Bradlee, VP Baseball Operations and Community Relations, Worcester Red Sox . Host Greg Stoller Steve Faucher, General Manager Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox Joe Bradlee, VP Baseball Operations and Community Relations, Worcester Red Sox Support for The Language of Business is from

  Electric cars are all the talk. The Language of Business gets the inside buzz on how to have a home charger installed...and what it costs. How is the US doing in the development of EVs compared to the UK? Host Greg Stoller talks with Matt Londre of Willow Glen Electric about home chargers, then hops across the Pond to learn from Martin Miller of EV Experts how the British Government has made a big difference. Greg Stoller Matt Londre Martin Miller Support for The Language of Business is from

A shameless plug for electric cars. Seems like the way of the future. But...how far can they go before the battery dies? That's the #1 concern for anyone thinking of going gasless.  The Language of Business looks at the latest advances in plug-in transportation. Host Greg Stoller talks with Patrick Comerford, Internet Sales Manager at Prime Automotive Group about the new electric Audi e-tron. Also Tusani Parague of Quirk Cars about the new Electric Ford F-150 Lightning that President Joe Biden took for a test drive on 60 Minutes. Host Greg Stoller Patrick Comerford Tusani Parague Support for The Language of Business is from

Real estate and the pandemic: Who is winning in Boston? Traffic seems to be picking up. The T Commuter Rail trains are no longer empty. Are these signs of a comeback? In part 2 of our series The Language of Business looks at the impact on commercial real estate in Boston. Host Greg Stoller talks with John Conroy, President of East Coast Realty in Boston and Chris Mearn of District Advisors Real Estate. Host Greg Stoller John Conroy Chris Mearn Support for The Language of Business is from  

The pandemic obviously has had an impact on real estate. In part 1 of our series, The Language of Business looks at who's winning and losing in Washington DC...and when will we see a comeback? A year ago Host Greg Stoller talked with Michael Goldman, President of MGA Commercial Real Estate Advising about the state of commercial real estate in DC. Now we check back with him on signs of a comeback. Plus, MGA Managing Director Benjamin Smith sees traffic jams as a sign of better things to come. Host Greg Stoller Michael Goldman Benjamin Smith   Support for The Language of Business is from

The key to producing killer video? Editing like a surgeon. In this episode The Language of Business meets the man who wrote the book on video editing. Host Greg Stoller talks with Mark Spencer of Ripple Training. Plus, last week two guests raved about Final Cut Pro as the best editing system. Stephen Hart of Adobe Creative Campus has a different take. Host Greg Stoller Mark Spencer Stephen Hart   Support for The Language of Businesses is from

Video is exploding...from kids on Tik-Tok to media professionals to retirees memorializing vacation trips. In this episode of The Language of Business host Greg Stoller talks with Dylan Higginbotham, Owner and Chief "Raisin Hater" at Stupid Raisins, and Dustin Danesi, Content Creation Wizard about the best tools for killer video editing. Host Greg Stoller "Chief Raisin Hater" Dylan Higginbotham  Content Creation Wizard Dustin Danesi   Support for The Language of Business is from  

DEI is an important tool to combat racism in business. How is DEI...Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...handled at a national law firm like Mintz? What about at Google? In Part 2 of The Language of Business look at racism in business and DEI efforts to combat it host Greg Stoller talks with Narges Kakalia of national law firm Mintz in the New York office and Thomas Harwell, DEI Lead at Google. Greg Stoller Narges Kakalia Thomas Harwell   Support for The Language of Business is from     

The hot buzzword these days is DEI. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. The new season of The Language of Business begins with a 2-part series on racism in business and how DEI programs are looking to combat it. In part 1, host Greg Stoller talks with Cecilia Yudin, Interim Director of DEI, and Dionne Lomax, Lecturer in Markets, Public Policy and Law at Boston University Questrom School of Business. Host Greg Stoller Cecilia Yudin Dionne Lomax   Support for The Language of Business is from

Reopening is underway. People are out and about. Now they'll see your feet again. Where will you get your new shoes? The Language of Business looks at the challenges of retail reopening - especially when it comes to shoes. Host Greg Stoller talks with retail consultant George O'Shea and independent shoe consultant Larry Reines Host Greg Stoller George O'Shea Larry Reines   Support of the Language of Business is from  

The #1 place for listening to the radio is in the car. The #2 place is at work. But when nobody's driving...and people are working from home...what happens to the radio stations? Plus, Las Vegas has been closed. The Strip is empty. Zero action at the tables and slots in the casinos. Same with the restaurants inside. They can't even do takeout. The Language of Business looks at how social distancing and working from home has affected the radio business. And the challenges reopening will mean for the gaming industry. Host Greg Stoller talks with Charlie Sislen, Partner at Research Director Inc.. They're the experts on interpreting Nielsen Ratings. And with gaming expert Mike Dreitzer, President of Gaming Arts in Las Vegas. Greg Stoller Charlie Sislen Mike Dreitzer Support for the Language of Business is from  

Chris Sale delivers a first pitch strike A pitcher wants to start the game with a first pitch strike. A first pitch in business - an elevator pitch - has been no different. But now...it is different. The Language of Business looks at how covid-19 has affected first pitches. Host Greg Stoller talks with Debi Kleiman, Executive Director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College about her new book, First Pitch, that can help you crush it. Host Greg Stoller Debi Kleiman, First Pitch Support for the Language of Business is from

"You can spray it on a baby's pacifier and put it right back in the baby's mouth. It's that safe!" - Force of Nature Cleaning and disinfecting are on everyone's mind these days. The Language of Business looks at two EPA approved game-changing products you can use at home to disinfect and kill Covid-19 bacteria safely. Host Greg Stoller hears about Force of Nature Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Lush and CEO Sandy Posa. Then we learn about sanitizing your handbag inside and out from Sue Fuller, Founder and CEO of The Oliver Thomas. Host Greg Stoller Melissa Lush, CMO, Force of Nature Sandy Posa, CEO, Force of Nature Sue Fuller, Co-Founder of The Oliver Thomas  

Your game tickets are worthless. There are no games to watch. The entire sports world is on hold...but that doesn't mean no one is talking about it. The Language of Business goes to the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston to meet three teams on the Startup Competition. And one of them winds up a winner! Host Greg Stoller talks with Jonathan Day, CEO and Founder of Uncaged Sports, an app that can improve your batting stance and swing and your pitching mechanics; Laila Zemrani, CEO of Fitnesity, developers of at-home health diagnostics and checkups; Quinton Porter, former Quarterback at Boston College and US Manager of Pico-Get Personal, an international company that can turn an anonymous fan into a P-1 customer; Jason Rehhaut, MIT MBA candidate and Co-lead Organizer of the Co-Lead Organizer of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Greg Stoller, Host Jonathan Day, CEO, Uncaged Sports Laila Zemrani, CEO Fitnescity Quinton Porter, US Manager, Pico-Get Personal Jason Rehhaut, Co-lead for SSAC Support for The Language of Business is from Boston University Questrom School of Business.  

Tony Liu has an award-winning app called JobGet that specializes in jobs in the retail and restaurant space. In the last 6 months he won $100,000 from MassChallenge and $250,000 in the MIT Inclusive Innovation Competition. But the retail and restaurants have been hammered by Covid-19 closings. The Language of Business first met with Tony at the MassChallenge 2019 Cohort kickoff in July, then again after his two awards last fall. Now Host Greg Stoller revisits Tony (via Zoom for social distancing) to learn how his recruitment app has been affected. Host Greg Stoller Tony Liu, Co-Founder of JobGet  

Covid-19 has forced you to close your business. You can't pay your employees and you can't pay our rent. You can't even go into the office. You are strapped. What will your landlord do to help? The Language of Business visits Washington DC to talk with a commercial real estate broker who wants to try to smooth things. Host Greg Stoller talks with Mike Goldman, President of MGA Inc about ways to handle it and keep your business. Host Greg Stoller Mike Goldman, MGA Corp.  

You're an entrepreneur from Brazil running a Brazilian food truck. Where you find investors? In the US...or Brazil? A very successful kid's clothing company in Japan wants to make inroads to the US market. But they have a name problem. They're called Miki House...but they have no connection to Disney. Will American consumers understand that? The Language of Business looks at the challenges of international startups. Host Greg Stoller talks with Rodolfo Penna, an entrepreneur from Brazil running two startups while studying for his MBA. And we travel to New York City to meet with Yoshi Takeda, President of Miki House USA, a division of the Japanese children's clothing giant. Greg Stoller with Rodolfo Penna Yoshi Takeda with Greg Stoller  

Psychodrama at Lesley University How a college professor teaching psychodrama helps psychiatrists. And how an attorney switched gears studied psychodrama and started a company that helps young people deal. The Language of Business travels to Lesley University in Cambridge to learn about teaching psychodrama with Ed Schreiber. Then we head to Needham, Mass and hear how Carol Bass quit her job as an attorney, studied psychodrama with Dr. Ed Schreiber and started Social Dynamix to help young people deal with social issues. Dr. Ed Schreiber and Host Greg Stoller. Social Dynamix founder Carol Bass and Host Greg Stoller.  

85% of people with autism are unemployed. But an organization on the South Coast of Massachusetts is doing something about it. The Language of Business travels to Fall River to learn about the Spectrum Empowerment Project, where young people with Autism can learn karate, develop theatre skills and participate in Youth Musical Theatre Group productions such as "Annie," earn a college certificate from the Bristol Community College Gottschall Access Program and get a job designing and making custom t-shirts, banners and logos. Host Greg Stoller talks with co-founders Pamela Ferro and Donald Lambert about the non-profit and for-profit arms of the organization and how they can train and eventually hire people with autism. Host Gregory Stoller Spectrum Empowerment Project co-founders Pamela Ferro and Donald Lambert. Photo credit: Fall River Herald News.  

,  In Part 2 of The Language of Business look at lying and cheating in business host Greg Stoller talks with litigation attorney Bruce Singal, legal expert on con men and whistleblowing. Then author Elaine Eisenman has insights into how to protect yourself if you're a victim of betrayal in her new book “Betrayed  - A Survivor's Guide.” Host Greg Stoller Attorney Bruce Singal “Betrayed” author Elaine Eisenman  

The Language of Business went to the MassChallenge 2019 Cohort opening showcase in July. Host Greg Stoller spoke with MassChallenge Boston Managing Director Cait Reimers Brumme about the 2019 cohort competition. MassChallenge Boston awards over $1,000,000 to deserving startups. Host Greg Stoller with Managing Director Cait Reimers Brumme Then we chose three teams at random to hear their initial pitch. Last week we went back for the MassChallenge Boston 2019 Awards to see how they did. It turned out that we picked a winner. A $50,000 Gold Award winner was JobGet and we did a follow up interview with CEO Tony Liu about the whole experience and plans moving forward. JobGet CEO Tony Liu Our sponsor is Boston University Questrom School of Business  

A Private Equity investor decides the place to invest is in cannabis. So they open a dispensary in Rhode Island and we'll check it out. Then we go to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to get the legal lowdown from the guy in the corner office. In Part 2 of The Language of Business look at “cannabuinesss”...host Greg Stoller talks with Jeremy Bromberg, COO of CanWell LLC and Steven Hoffman, Chairman of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Host Greg Stoller Jeremy Bromberg, COO, CanWell LLC Steven Hoffman, Chairman, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission  

You have a license for a cannabis dispensary. What did that take? What do you do with it? How do your customers know your product is safe? The Language of Business takes a toke on the cannabis business. The cannibusiness?? In part one of this two-part episode, Host Greg Stoller talks with Mark Zatyrka, CEO of INSA Marijuana Dispensary and Marion McNabb, CEO of C3RN Cannabis Community Care and Research Network. Host Greg Stoller Mark Zatyrka, CEO, INSA Marion McNabb, CEO, Cannabis Community Care Research Network  

A newfangled way to help Fortune 500 companies find success: Hourly Nerd. The name didn't work, but the idea exploded. Plus, wine that tastes great and helps save oysters. And sea turtles. And bees. The Language of Business looks at newfangled businesses. Host Greg Stoller talks with Pat Petitti, co-founder of Catalant Technologies, business agility software that works. Also Brian Thurber, co-founder of Proud Pour, dedicated to making your happy hours more celebratory. Pat Petitti of Catalant with Greg Stoller Brian Thurber of Proud Pour with Greg Stoller.