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Founders' ForumEmbracing New Realities: How Jason Sfire Transformed Hardship into StrengthWhat does it truly mean to overcome? Jason Sfire’s journey shows that triumph comes not from avoiding hardship, but transforming through it.Continuing from his first fall, Jason reveals how a routine ninth back surgery in 2013 turned catastrophic when he contracted MRSA in his spine. Over four years, he endured 22 surgeries, sepsis, kidney failure, and 1,300+ IV antibiotic doses—all while leading his companies. When specialists couldn’t find answers, his wife Nettie’s support became his turning point.Dr. Tyler Kosky finally diagnosed an infection colonizing spinal hardware, leading to surgeries that left Jason permanen...2025-06-1129 minFounders' ForumUnbreakable: Jason Sfire’s Story of Resilience Through 54 Surgeries and TriumphJason Sfire’s entrepreneurial journey, Founder of multiple family-owned businesses defies the odds. At 25, after a devastating 35-foot fall that led to 54 surgeries over 25 years, he refused to let physical challenges stop his drive. Despite shattered bones and ongoing recovery, Jason built a real estate empire of 18 companies and 1.8 million square feet.Joining Marc as guest co-host is Sari Greene, a cybersecurity entrepreneur, author, educator, investor, and community activist, adding her perspective to this powerful conversation.Early in the episode, Jason reflects on social media’s impact on identity, setting the stage for his story of r...2025-06-0429 minFounders' ForumFrom Successful Tech Founder to Public Servant: Sari Greene on Cybersecurity and Civic DutySari Greene’s path from a successful tech entrepreneur to a dedicated public servant reveals the evolving role of cybersecurity in today’s world. As founder of Sage Data Security, Sari was ahead of her time—building a company focused on protecting sensitive information long before cybersecurity became mainstream.In this episode, Sari shares candid insights into launching a tech company in the early 2000s, navigating investor challenges that threatened her company culture, and making tough decisions to preserve her team’s integrity. She reflects on how her entrepreneurial spirit evolved into a mission-driven commitment to protect public t...2025-05-2828 min
The Hope Collective Message PodcastSummer Playlist | Week 3In week 3 of our Summer Playlist series, Jason Sfire shares his story of overcoming challenges and finding faith in God. Jason talks about the four seasons of his life that shaped him into the person he is today: Pride, Suffering, Surrender, and Obedience.
Learn more about Jason's story and how he found faith in God.2024-07-0842 min
Redefining DisabilityBeing Called to CoachBy day, Jason Sfire is president of The Fidelity Group, a family owned commercial real estate development company in Illinois. When he is not running a business, he is playing wheelchair tennis with the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, or GLASA, which is a Move United member organization based in the Chicago Area. He also happens to serve as the organization’s board president and coaches the Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team.2022-10-2332 min
Conversations with a CurmudgeonLara Sfire of The Film Lab This time on the show I'm talking with Lara Sfire of The Film Lab, a microcinema and bar in Hamtramck. We have a nice chat about this lovely clubhouse for film nerds. Be sure to go see at flick at thefilmlab.org and meet some creatives! Stay tuned for more Conversations with a Curmudgeon on WCBN or right here in this feed. Thanks!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-09-0127 min