Hosted by David Pfalzgraf, the managing partner of the law firm Rupp Pfalzgraf, LLC, Empire State Entrepreneurs is a fun and informative venue to feature clients, strategic partners, community leaders, and team members to talk about relevant issues for entrepreneurs and business owners throughout New York State. Guests of the podcast offer dynamic insight into the many stages of business ownership, along with opportunities to understand the legal issues surrounding entrepreneurship in NYS.
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Evan Giokas and CJ Montante from MGM Coaching
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Evan Giokas and Carl (CJ) Montante III bring an immeasurable wealth of energy to every room they are in. They are experts in communication, and that's clear from the moment they begin a conversation. This episode of Empire State Entrepreneurs is no exception - the great minds behind MGM Coaching take Dave through a journey of self-discovery and giv…
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One thing is certain: Buffalo is lucky to have Nagendra Raina. His journey to becoming the president of Buffalo Games is a story for the ages, and he shares that exciting odyssey with us here in Episode 7. Highlights include: - Growing up in New Delhi - Losing a parent at a young age - Using loss to build resilience and courage - Math, Science, and…
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As the Chief Information Officer for M&T Bank, Mike Wisler has been to every corner of the Western world, but found answers a lot of the questions that life had raised along the way in the unlikeliest of places. Highlights of the conversation include: - Bringing Middle Ohio to Buffalo - A startup that became an international enterprise - Modernizin…
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Jamie Obletz took a position at Delaware North just as business in that industry was coming to a screeching halt. On this episode of Empire State Entrepreneurs, Jamie and Dave discusses how he dealt with the adversity and ushered the Sportservice division to new heights. Highlights include: Heading to NYC for grad school Working at J.P. Morgan The …
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On this episode, host Dave Pfalzgraf welcomes Sharon Cryan, The creative, motivated mind behind FoodNerd. The revolutionary snack products at FoodNerd offer children a full compliment of key nutrients, supporting healthy habits at a young age. "We're on a mission to redefine what kids eat today, tomorrow, and in the future. We craft a variety of ta…
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Frank Ewing is the CEO of AML Rightsource, a global leader in financial crime prevention and third-party compliance. According to their website, Frank is, "...a thought leader and innovator in the global anti-financial crimes and regulatory management space and is always focused on providing the best service and experience for our clients." Listene…
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Juweria Dahir of Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
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Juweria Dahir is a gift to the Buffalo entrepreneur community. She has developed a passion for data, evidence-based decision making, and listening, and has applied that passion to improve access to crucial networking opportunities for small businesses in underserved populations as the Director of Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the B…
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John Gavigan's energetic presence has helped grow Western New York's reputation as an incubator for dynamic startup businesses. His time as Executive Director of 43North solidified John as an expert in guiding startups to the next level, and since then, he has worked tirelessly to continue the success of entrepreneurs regionally, nationally, and in…
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