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Local Entrepreneurs Network PodcastEpisode 8 — Wes FarleyMatt and Sandro sit down with Wes Farley. Wes is the co-founder of Recruit U, a company that is helping undergraduate students navigate finance and consulting recruitment. The comprehensive platform makes it a one-stop shop with its advanced networking features as well its ability to leverage the academic clubs students are a part of. We talk to Wes about his vision, entrepreneurial journey, and what he’s been most proud of thus far.
Learn more about Recruit U: http://recruitu.io2023-09-2833 minLocal Entrepreneurs Network PodcastEpisode 7 — Tate HackertAlessandro Frias and Matt Levine sit down to talk with Tate Hackert, the co-founder and President of ZayZoon. ZayZoon is a start-up that targets small to mid-level businesses ensuring earned wage access for its employees. ZayZoon gives employees of these small businesses instant access to their earned wages on-demand. This voluntary benefit has been shown to improve retention rates and increase productivity while reducing the financial stress related to cash flow shortfall between paychecks.
Tate discusses his entrepreneurial journey from fishing for Gooey Ducks to making ZayZoon a reality, the importance of building a strong company culture, a...2022-12-021h 03
Local Entrepreneurs Network PodcastEpisode 6 — Talking ESG: Problems, Solutions, & the FutureAlessandro Frias and Matt Levine discuss the rising prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG). They discuss the shortcomings of ESG, the necessity for regulation, the future of ESG, and how to create a sustainable form of capitalism that can also deliver change on a social and environmental level. 2022-04-1843 minLocal Entrepreneurs Network PodcastEpisode 5 — Michelene LambrosAlessandro Frias and Matt Levine sit down to talk with the owner of Soul Bowls, a vegan acai place in Scotch Plains, NJ. Michelene Lambros discusses the importance of building a strong culture, Soul Bowls' second location, and much more! Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! The Soul Bowls website can be found here: https://soulbowlsnj.com/2022-02-0940 minLocal Entrepreneurs Network PodcastEpisode 4 — Business Model Innovation DiscussionAlessandro Frias and Matt Levine discuss the importance of business model innovation (BMI) and examples of companies that are constantly tweaking their BMI to gain a competitive advantage. Today's conversation is inspired by a piece of research Sandro found titled, "Creating Value Through Business Model Innovation" by Raphael Amit and Christoph Zott. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! 2022-02-0653 minLocal Entrepreneurs Network PodcastEpisode 3 - Victoria RansomMatt Levine and Alessandro Frias sit down to talk with serial entrepreneur Victoria Ranson. They discuss Victoria's new company Prisma, an innovative and virtual educational system that focuses on preparing students for the future along with discussing what it means/how to become a successful entrepreneur. For those interested in learning more about Prisma, click the link below: https://www.joinprisma.com/. Click here to learn more about the curriculum: https://www.joinprisma.com/curriculum. 2021-04-0441 minLocal Entrepreneurs Network PodcastEpisode 2 - Janette SpiezioAlessandro Frias and Matt Levine sit down to talk with Janette Spiezio owner of Sustainable Hause, a zero-waste store in Summit, NJ. Janette talks about her experiences in the corporate world that prepared her to run her own business, the importance of passion when it comes to being an entrepreneur, and much more. Be sure to check out Sustainable Haus' website here: https://www.sustainablehaus.com/.
Be sure to check out LEN's website here: https://entrepreneursnetwork.wixsite.com/website2021-03-1646 minLocal Entrepreneurs Network PodcastEpisode 1 - Russ KamalskiAlessandro Frias and Matt Levine sit down to talk with Russ Kamalski in the first episode of the Local Entrepreneurs Network Podcast. Russ talks about his professional career, critical moments that helped define him, and more. Be sure to check out LEN's website here: 2020-12-301h 08Local Entrepreneurs Network PodcastGetting to Know Us with the Founders of LENCo-founders of Local Entrepreneurs Network Alessandro Frias and Matt Levine sit down for a special "Getting to Know Us" episode. They talk about the beginning of their friendship, passion for business, and goals for LEN. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Thank you for listening! 2020-12-3014 min