084 - Josh Dorfman, founder of Simbly, on Entrepreneurship and being The Lazy Environmentalist
Episode description
In this episode, we interview Josh Dorfman, CEO of Simbly. We also talk about his time as, in our words, a media mogul and the brain behind the brand "The Lazy Environmentalist".
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- How Josh become the director of Venture Asheville, the Angel program, and The Collider
- How Asheville and this area are the furniture capital of the country and what that means for revitalizing around craftsmanship, and economic opportunity
- What it means for you to be in business with LOHAS (Lifestyle Of Health And Sustainability)
- Why if you align with the values of the organization or business, there's no reason to shy away from opportunities
- The process of deciding on a business name with the help of friends, peers, and professionals
- Why Josh's 8-year old son was one of the biggest names in NASCAR recently
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Music by Commonwealth Choir
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