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Work. Wealth. Wisdom. This interview podcast showcases the founders and minds behind some of the most innovative and creative start-ups. Guests from around the DC region and beyond share their unique journeys of becoming entrepreneurs. The show is produced and hosted by George Mocharko who has been documenting the stories of early to mid-stage founders whose voices are often overlooked by corporate business media. You'll enjoy hearing from these local, talented builders speak about their pat ...
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Welcome to Seasoned Rooks. We are just two guys with different paths trying to find our way in the business world. Follow up on our journey as young professionals.
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Welcome to QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery – the ultimate quarterback series! The QB position is the ultimate leader in American sports, and in this podcast, we explore the world of quarterbacks like never before. Join NFL superstar Deshaun Watson and elite QB coach Quincy Avery as they dive deep into the film room with top QBs from high school and college, uncovering what it truly takes to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Whether you're a player, coach, or a passionate foo ...
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Episode 13 | Cam Newton's UNCUT views on Deshaun Watson, Sports Media, NFL QBs & UF Football
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In the latest episode of QB Unplugged, Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery welcome special guest Cam Newton. Deshaun reflects on the Cleveland Browns' season and their resilient push for the playoffs despite numerous injuries. QA puts the league on notice that the Browns will be back stronger next season with a healthy Deshaun leading the way! Cam join…
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Welcome to QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery – the ultimate quarterback series! The QB position is the ultimate leader in American sports. Few people have ever combined the skills and work habits of superstar NFL QB Deshaun Watson. Join us on Lockerverse each week as we dive deep into the world of quarterbacks with Deshaun and elite…
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Welcome to QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery – the ultimate quarterback series! This week, the guys break down film with local high school QB DaOne Owens. The QB position is the ultimate leader in American sports. And few people have ever combined the skills and work habits of superstar NFL QB Deshaun Watson. Join us on Lockerverse …
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Welcome to QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery – the ultimate quarterback series! This week, the guys reflect on the season headed into the bye week and talk about the transition from college to the NFL. The QB position is the ultimate leader in American sports. And few people have ever combined the skills and work habits of superstar…
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Episode 4 | 2023 NFL Season Week 3 Cleveland Browns vs. Tennessee Titans Analysis
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Welcome to QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery – the ultimate quarterback series! This week, they guys are breaking down Deshaun’s play from Week 3 game of Cleveland Browns vs. Tennessee Titans. The QB position is the ultimate leader in American sports. And few people have ever combined the skills and work habits of superstar NFL QB D…
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Welcome to QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery – the ultimate quarterback series! In this episode, we break down film with Casey Bullock. This film session is not just football— it's a masterclass! The QB position is the ultimate leader in American sports. And few people have ever combined the skills and work habits of superstar NFL Q…
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Episode 2 | 2023 NFL Season Week 1 Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals Analysis
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Welcome to QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery – the ultimate quarterback series! This week, they guys are breaking down Deshaun’s play from Week 1's game of Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals. The QB position is the ultimate leader in American sports. And few people have ever combined the skills and work habits of superstar NFL …
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Episode 1 | Ruel Tomlinson Jr. from Glenville High
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In our debut episode, we're joined by Ruel Tomlinson Jr. from Glenville High School in Cleveland. But this isn't just football; it's a masterclass! Join us as we break down film with Ruel, offering an exclusive look into the art of quarterbacking. QB Unplugged with Deshaun Watson and Quincy Avery – exclusively on Lockerverse. Tap in! Catch us exclu…
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Jake Kramer, Managing Partner of FedTech is guest on this season's final episode of DC Entrepreneur. FedTech is a venture builder that thrives at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations. Since 2015, they've been driving forward deep tech ventures across the DoD, NASA, DoE, universities, a…
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Jay Newton-Small, CEO and Founder of MemoryWell
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Jay Newton-Small, CEO and Founder of MemoryWell, a digital storytelling platform for seniors, speaks to George on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. You'll hear how Newton-Small got the idea for the start-up when filling out paperwork to get her father into assisted care after he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. As a TIME Magazine …
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Dr. Joseph Cardillo PhD, author of "The 12 Rules of Attention: How to Avoid Screw-Ups, Free Up Headspace, Do More and Be More At Work" "
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George speaks with friend of the podcast Dr. Joseph Cardillo, PhD, about his new book "12 Rules of Attention: How to Avoid Screw-Ups, Free Up Headspace, Do More and Be More At Work." Dr. Joe is an inspirational speaker and nationally best-selling author of multiple books in the fields of health, mind-body-spirit, and psychology. In this conversatio…
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Colin Moffett and Joel Daly co-founders of Artemis Ward, and host of CreativeMornings/DC
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On this episode George speaks with Colin Moffett and Joel Daly co-founders of Artemis Ward. Colin and Joel met at Mindshare Interactive, one of the old guard of digital agencies, in 2005. They made the move to one of the world’s most prestigious agencies in 2008, building a large team and servicing top clients. Despite this success, Colin and Joel …
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Robert L. Longyear III, VP Digital Health and Innovation at Avenu & Wanderly, and Author of "Innovating for Wellness
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Robert L. Longyear III, author of "Innovating for Wellness," is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. Innovating for Wellness examines crucial innovations at the intersection of digital health technology and value-based payment. Robert speaks with George for an in-depth conversation about health care policy, innovation, and how that relates to …
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George speaks to Erik Rind the CEO of Imagine BC on this episode. ImagineBC aims to be for blockchain technology what “You’ve got mail” was for the Internet. It's a membership based platform that helps its community earn money for sharing their data. Inspired by a talk that Jaron Lanier gave, Erik started the company to correct the privacy and ethi…
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Dawn Myers founder THE MOST and DC Director, The Vinetta Project
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On this episode, George speaks with Dawn Myers, founder of THE MOST and of The Vinetta Project. THE MOST is a beauty-tech company looking to disrupt an $87 Billion dollar Industry featuring natural hair products for women of color, to help address the invisible pain points in textured hair styling. Dawn lives to inspire entrepreneurs to walk in the…
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Chad Frey is guest on this episode in a policy discussion about the advancement of the hemp industry as a whole. As a board member of four industry associations, Chad is an expert on the legal initiatives, industry policy and federal compliance regarding hemp and cannabis regulations. As the executive director for the Nebraska Hemp Industries Assoc…
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Ep: 2.11 Jake's First Residential Flip, Christmas Eve (NBA Starts), Rays First place? (Not For Long)
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NBA is Back!!
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Dave Forbes "Saucepreneur" and founder of Disturbingly Delicious Foods
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Dave Forbes is the food entrepreneur and owner of Disturbingly Delicious Foods. His sauce creations are healthier than most of the stuff in the grocery store that also taste great. Dave's first creation was a kale-based substitute for ketchup when Forbes was throwing a high school graduation party for his son. After obtaining a patent on this produ…
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Ep: 2.10 New Sales Job, TikTok being banned?, NBA starts in 2 weeks!
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Another short podcast. Can't wait for sports to start again!
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Jonathan Wasserstrum founder and CEO of SquareFoot commercial real estate start-up
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George speaks with Jonathan Wasserstrum the CEO of SquareFoot. SquareFoot is a tech-driven commercial real estate company that helps companies find their next office space by providing transparent access to inventory, brokerage services, and a flexible spaces. The New York City-based start-up, which was created in 2011, raised $16 million in 2019 i…
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Ep. 2.9 How are retailers reacting, Cam Newton to the Patriots, NBA season is coming, Ryan's Freestyle (on "WHATS POPPIN" track)?
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Shout this episode out for a freestyle from that man Ryan Shultz!!
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Jake Sandler CEO of ChangeRoots, a political fundraising app
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Jake Sandler, CEO and Founder of ChangeRoots is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. ChangeRoots is an app designed to help build a post-partisan political system in the United States. The app provides easy access to information about politicians, insights into their behavior, and allows users to easily provide positive or negative feedback th…
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Ep 2.8: Shocking news in the sports world, Macros aren't as accurate as I thought.
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Back at it after a week off!
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The Alchemy of Entrepreneurship with Jessica Carson author of "Wired this Way" and Expert in Residence at the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
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Jessica Carson is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur where she talks about the complex wiring of start-up founders. Jessica is the Expert in Residence on Entrepreneur Mental Health and Wellbeing at Georgetown University, and is the author of “Wired This Way.” She’s also a former Director at NextGen Venture Partners. In this illuminating conve…
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Ep: 2.7 We discuss the current state of America
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Black lives matter! We must come together as one to fight the injustice.
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Musician Rude Kid-da-ReggaeRap Inventor (AKA Denton Malcolm) the founder & chair of D.A.M. Companies, LLC
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George speaks with musician and entrepreneur Denton A. Malcolm, Chairman of D.A.M Companies, LLC known as Rude Kid-da-ReggaeRap Inventor, who has been implementing the new genre ReggaeRap™ over the last fourteen years as part of the Rude Kid Entertainment Label Group. He is currently promoting his new hit single "How We Roll" in rotation in the maj…
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Ep: 2.6 Mount Rushmore, Calculating Macros, Tiger/Brady/Manning/Phil
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Loving these mount rushmore segments! Also, I am cutting weight by tracking my macros after putting on some extra fat during quarantine. Finally, we discuss the golf match that pulled in 6 million views.
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Ep: 2.5 Mount Rushmore Segment, 80/20 Rule, Last Dance
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We had a blast doing a mount rushmore segment today! Essentially we pick our top 4 for each category. Then we go into discussing Tim Ferris's 80/20 rule and finally we round it out with the last dance documentary!
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Mikey Heard, real estate investor and entrepreneur, founder Meetin.org, partner TapDrive
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George speaks to his friend Mikey Heard, an entrepreneur he met over a decade ago. When working as a web developer he created the social group Meetin.org which he grew from a Washington, DC based events group to a volunteer-run international organization planning real life events in cities worldwide. After working on that idea he worked on Tap Driv…
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Ep: 2.4 College Football Program gets cut, Low Calorie vs Healthy, Golf tournament
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We discuss a college football program that was cut just 7 years after it started!
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Ep: 2.3 Being Uncomfortable, Lack of Competition
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Get comfortable being uncomfortable! Ryan and I talk about our uncomfortable situations that we have been through. Then we discuss how quarantine is not allowing for competition and how that is effecting us.
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Ep: 2.2 Flipping Real Estate, NFL Draft, NBA
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I compare Commercial Real Estate Flipping with Residential Real Estate Flipping!
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Ep: 2.1 New Routine, Fitness, NFL Draft, MJ Doc
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WE ARE BACK!!
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DC Entrepreneur Live Show: How I quit my office job to start a business
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How I Made the Leap to Starting My Own Business is part of The DC Entrepreneur Live Show which happened on Thursday, May 30 at 7 pm. On the show you'll hear from three different entrepreneurs in a panel discussion: Chad Hall, the founder and CEO of remodelmate, a marketplace for buying, selling, and managing home renovations online. Chad also worke…
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Francesco Amodeo Owner of Don Ciccio & Figli distillery specializing in Italian liquors
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On this episode of DC Entrepreneur, George speaks to Francesco Amodeo the owner and president of Don Ciccio & Figli on location at his distillery in Ivy City. The establishment, which features both a production facility and tasting bar, is bringing amari-based craft cocktails to DC based on recipes from Amodeo's family from the Amalfi Coast of It…
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Steve Salis owner of Kramerbooks, Ted's Bulletin & Sidekick Bakery, Federalist Pig, and founder of &pizza and Prefab Partners
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George speaks with Steve Salis a DC-Based, serial entrepreneur and executive, who has founded an impressive portfolio of brands under his company Salis Holdings. He’s the owner of Kramerbooks and Afterwords cafe—the iconic 44 year old bookstore in Dupont Circle—the owner of Ted’s Bulletin; the founder of Federalist Pig American BBQ restaurant; a co…
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Chris Brauckmuller, Chief Product Officer of Fundrise, real estate investment platform
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In this episode George speaks with Chris Brauckmuller, Chief Product Officer and Creative Director of Fundrise. Chris is involved in all investor-facing aspects of the business, from new product development to the visual presentation of the platform. Prior to joining the Fundrise team, Chris ran his own independent interactive design studio for thr…
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Mimi Millard founder and CEO of De Lune, locally-made menstrual pain products
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Today's guest is Mimi Millard, the CEO and founder of De Lune. De Lune helps those experiencing period pain find relief through its safe and natural Pain Tonics, PMS Pills and chocolates. The origin of Mimi's products came from when she fainted due to complications from a popular painkiller she used to treat her debilitating period pain. From there…
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David McCourt billionaire entrepreneur, author of Total Rethink, founder and chair of Granahan McCourt Capital
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David McCourt is an Irish-American entrepreneur and founder of Granahan McCourt Capital. McCourt speaks about his new book "Total Rethink: Why Entrepreneurs Should Act Like Revolutionaries." McCourt is one of the world’s most successful, award-winning business people, widely recognized for using technology and innovation to improve the lives of und…
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Shafer Minnick founder of Pulse House of Fitness fitness studio
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Today's guest is Shafer Minnick, owner and founder of PULSE House of Fitness which features DC’s first and only VersaClimber fitness studio. Shafer is a former SoulCycle instructor who discovered the VersaClimber when he was undergoing physical therapy after a work-related injury and is betting big that people in the District will love the experien…
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Dr. Joesph Cardillo author of Body Intelligence: Harness Your Body's Energies for Your Best Life
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In this episode we catch up with Dr. Joseph Cardillo, PhD, an inspirational speaker and sought after expert on personal energy with a conversation about how entrepreneurs can stay energized and avoid burn-out. Dr. Joe is a nationally best-selling author of several books in the fields of health, mind-body-spirit, and psychology. His books include Bo…
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Hannah Olson CEO and co-founder of Chronically Capable, flexible jobs platform for chronically ill workers
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After getting diagnosed with Lyme Disease, Hannah Olson's mind was intact, but the physical demands of a traditional 9-5 job were not compatible with her treatment—nearly forcing her out of the workforce. Rather than accept this fate, Hannah founded Chronically Capable on the simple belief that no one should ever have to decide between their health…
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Martin Ditto President and CEO of Ditto Residential
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Martin Ditto, President and CEO of Ditto Residential, a leading-edge urban design and development company, is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. Ditto is looking to make his mark in "wellness real estate" and build out a co-living concept in the District. Support the showBy George Mocharko
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Ep: 21 Are Veggies Bad For You?, Ryan's "Healthy" Eating, Magic Steps Down, NBA Playoffs, Quote
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No outline this week! We discuss two main topics that we are passionate about and have come up recently in our lives.
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Ep: 20 We Are Back, New Business, Nipsey Hussle, Sports, Shows, Quote
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WE ARE BACK!
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Kestrel Linder, CEO and co-founder GiveCampus
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George speaks with Kestrel Linder, CEO of GiveCampus on this episode of DC Trep. GiveCampus is a digital fundraising and volunteer management platform for educational institutions which is used by more than 600 leading schools around the country. Kestrel talks about the need to modernize philanthropy for the next generation and how technology can h…
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Chad Hall, founder and CEO of remodelmate, renovation start-up
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George speaks with Chad Hall, founder and CEO of remodelmate, a marketplace for buying, selling, and managing home renovations online. Remodelmate is a local business whose main focus is bathroom renovations. Homeowners get quotes, plans, permits, materials, and book labor all through their site and the entire process is managed by a project concie…
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Andrew Dana, co-owner Timber Pizza and Call Your Mother deli
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Andrew Dana, is guest on today's episode. He's the co-owner of DC's highly successful, Timber Pizza Co and buzzed-about new sister restaurant, Call Your Mother (a Jew-ish deli.) From the "Boca Raton-meets-Brooklyn" interior at the deli to serving up delicious pies from their mobile wood-fired pizza truck, this native Washingtonian is bringing somet…
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Jason Fudin, CEO of WhyHotel, hotel pop-up
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George speaks with Jason Fudin CEO and co-founder of WhyHotel, an alternative lodging service that operates pop-up hotels in newly built, luxury apartment buildings. His startup recently secured $10 million in Series A funding from Highland Capital Partners after scoring $3.9 million in seed funding earlier this year. WhyHotel has properties in DC …
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Justin Antonipillai, CEO WireWheel, former Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce
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This episode's guest is Justin Antonipillai CEO of WireWheel, a cloud-based data privacy and protection platform that helps companies manage compliance with global privacy regulations like the GDPR and CCPA. Justin is the former acting Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce working under Secretary Penny Pritzker during the Obama adminis…
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