In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Tombaugh, President of Tauck, a Connecticut-based and family-owned travel company. Jennifer discusses her journey from working in large, Fortune 500 companies like Coca Cola at the start of her career to what led to her decision to join Tauck's business development team 18 years ago. As her role in the company has changed, Jennifer shares insight into her work on the business development team and what goes into being an effective manager all while the trav...
Jan 17, 2020•50 min
In this episode, we speak with Claudia Reuter, Managing Director of the Stanley Techstars Additive Manufacturing Acclerator in Hartford and General Manager of Techstars East. She is an experienced entrepreneur who worked as SVP of digital services for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and was Co-Founder and CEO of School Chapters.
Jan 10, 2020•30 min
In this episode, we speak with Jeff Hong SOM '15, Co-Founder of Bite, a technology platform that provides restaurants with intelligent self-service kiosks to both simplify and personalize the food-service experience. Jeff shares how his coursework at SOM helped to shape the idea for Bite, the prototyping process, and building point of sales systems.
Jan 03, 2020•24 min
In this episode, we speak with Melissa Mash, Co-Founder of Dagne Dover. Melissa shares how her experience working for Coach in London helped her formulate the idea for her own brand and led to her decision to attend business school. While at Wharton, Melissa met her co-founders, Deepa Gandhi and Jessy Dover, and the team worked together to create Dagne Dover - "bags designed for a life in motion".
Dec 20, 2019•25 min
In this episode, we speak with Brendan Kennedy SOM '05, Co-Founder of Privateer Holdings and CEO of Tilray. Brendan discusses his career path upon graduating from Yale SOM and how this work experience helped lead to the idea behind Privateer Holdings. He also shares his transition to CEO of Tilray and how his experiences as an entrepreneur impacted this role change.
Dec 12, 2019•41 min
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Allison Mishkin, Founder of Bit by Bit: Breaking the Barrier for Girls in Tech. Allison holds a joint PhD & MBA from the Oxford Internet Institute and Yale School of Management. Allison shares what led to her pursuit of a career in STEM and the challenges she saw along the way that often keep women from considering a path in the computer science industry. Making this a part of her PhD research, Allison discusses how we can empower young girls and women to find ...
Dec 05, 2019•35 min
In this episode, we speak with Annya "Annie" White-Brown, Founder of NaturalAnnie Essentials, a shop that sells scented handmade soy candles and bath & body products from all-natural ingredients. Annie discusses the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, juggling motherhood and full-time work, and the process that led to her beautiful and bold branding.
Nov 08, 2019•15 min
In this episode, we speak with Anna Cerilli, CEO and Founder of Darling June, a public benefit corporation. Darling June's mission is to provide access to developmentally and child-appropriate mobility options, increase access to mobility for children with special needs, address the disparity across socioeconomic statuses, and decrease the stigmatization and isolation of those with special needs and mobility challenges.
Sep 20, 2019•21 min
In this episode, we speak with Maribel Lieberman, Founder of MarieBelle New York. Located in Brooklyn, NY MarieBelle produces gourmet chocolates using a bean-to-bar process and quality cacao beans. Maribel has also opened up shops in Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan and Dubai. Inc. Magazine named MarieBelle New York as one of “the fastest growing private companies in America” in 2012.
Jun 05, 2019•28 min
In this episode, we speak to Tahira Rehmatullah, SOM ‘14. Tahira was named one of the Most Powerful Women in the Cannabis Business by Fortune Magazine and Complex. Utilizing her background and experience with startups, finance and the cannabis industry she serves as a strategic advisor to early stage venture leaders and investors. Her experiences range from consulting to hedge funds to venture capital.
Jun 05, 2019•30 min
In this episode, we speak to Hallie Meyer, Head of Tripla Panna. Caffè Panna is an Italian-inspired coffee bar and ice cream counter opening up this summer in New York City that will be selling Tripla Panna ice cream. She is interviewed by Georgia Sills, SOM ‘19 and Co-Founder of Brazen Eats.
Jun 04, 2019•27 min
In this episode, we speak with Kiril of Single Leap and GameChanger Media about his nonlinear career path in technology and how he was able to combine his interests in both technology and the arts while working as a programmer. Currently, Kiril works as an Advisor for Wellacopie and OpsLine and serves as a Venture Partner with Array Ventures.
Jun 04, 2019•29 min
In this episode, we speak with Mike Grillo, President and Co-Founder of Gravity Products, a sleep and relaxation company focused on improving customer health with products that improve both physical and mental well-being. In 2017, Gravity raised almost $5 million on Kickstarter. Mike discusses what he believes is behind the company’s success.
Jun 04, 2019•18 min
In this episode, we speak to Jessica Bailey, CEO and Co-Founder of Greenworks Lending, a finance lending company that brings solutions for clean energy in commercial buildings with additional benefits for the environment and energy efficiency. She is interviewed by Veronique Bourg-Meyer, Program Director for Clean Energy and Conservation Finance at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY).
Apr 16, 2019•32 min
In this episode, we talk to Yong Zhao, Yale graduate and Co-Founder of Junzi Kitchen, about the early founding of Junzi Kitchen and his mission to bring Chinese culture to the US, one amazing plate of food at a time.
Apr 16, 2019•24 min
In this episode, we speak with Peter Boyce, Founder of Rough Draft Ventures and a VC at General Catalyst.
Feb 09, 2018•31 min
In this episode, we speak with Bridgette Farrer Muir (SOM '15) from Common. Common is a real estate company that is creating better living through convenience and community.
Dec 18, 2017•29 min
