Culture: Founders, Entrepreneurs & Innovators

Interview w/ Rob Krauss CoFounder of Fortina which has 5 tri-state restaurant locations and growing. Rob used his digital marketing experience and customer retention strategies to create BoomLetGo, a new data/ mobile restaurant payment app. Rob talks about his affection for entertaining, pizza, rolling up dead bodies, his sports legacy & how his grandfather may have invented sausage? Rob gives his pro tips for growth, best advice & words to live by. Fortina https://fortinapizza.com Instagram: @fortinapizza Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortinaPizza Rob on Social: Instagram: @bobbypizzas Ense: @bobbypizzas Download Ense: https://ense.nyc/install

Interview w/ Josh Bobrowsky the CEO & CoFounder of Ignitia Office. Josh also founded Icons Consulting, owner and founder of Integrated Fitness and owned J.B. Landscaping. We discuss Josh's mentors in Ari Lightman, Digital Media & Marketing Professor at Carnegie Mellon, lessons learned along his journey, growth tips and the community and culture he is building at Ignitia Office in Brooklyn. Ignitia Office is a premium Coworking space that was recently ranked Top NYC Startups of 2018 and Top 7 Coworking spaces in NYC by Inc. Magazine. www.ignitiaoffice.com Josh on Social Media: Twitter: @joshbobrowsky Ense: @joshbobrowsky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-bobrowsky-45834212/ Recommended Books: Shoe Dog - Phil Knight The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho The Hard Thing about Hard things - Ben Horowitz Download Ense to ask Josh any follow up questions: https://ense.nyc/install

Interview w/ Ramya Joseph, Founder of Pefin the worlds first AI financial advisor. We talks about the soul of her company Pefin and creating a people first culture. Ramya talk about getting into machine learning and AI from her business experience at IBM and Goldman Sachs. We also talk about growth tips, mentors, growing up in an immigrant family and the influence of her mother. "To do as your duty, let not the fruits of your actions, affect your actions." Ramya on social media: Twitter & ENSE @ramyajoseph www.pefin.com @pefininc

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Interview w/ Jesse Levin, Founder of Tactivate which is combining special operation veterans and entrepreneurs to help in disaster relief efforts. Jesse also CoFounded Brooklyn Boulders, is the Founder Active Collaborative Workspace, Founder of Mortar & Pistil and Founder of the Archer Group. Jesse talks about Expeditionary Entrepreneurship, running into drug traffickers while helping in Panama, the importance of relationships, building local capacity and helping rebuild communities. Jesse on Social: Twitter: @ArcherGroupInv Ense: @Tactivate ww.tactivate.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tactivatex Jesse's YouTube PSFK Talk: https://youtu.be/cOpA2BPB6I4 Entrepreneur.com Article: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/310161

Interview w/ Ray Edwards, CEO & Founder of PNDULUM a fully integrated consumer product development, innovation company and incubator that is an accelerator for minority entrepreneurs. Ray is a LA-based entrepreneur and early-stage venture professional serving in strategic marketing, finance, and business development functions. Formerly CFO of Derek Jeter's Players Tribune and previously a Director of Finance & Strategy at Violator Management. Ray talks about growing up in Pittsburgh to working under legends like Violator's Chris Lighty, Hip-Hop Legend Busta Rhymes, DefJam CoFounder Kevin Liles, Warner Music Group' s Lyor Cohen and many others. We talk about PNDULUM's company culture, pro tips on personal growth and his famous red Nike's. "Crawl, Walk, Run" - Chris Lighty PNDULUM http://www.pndulum.com Ray on Social Media @CorpAmerica Ray on ENSE: https://ense.nyc/corpamerica To see all Recommended Books, Music and Food www.CharlieNYC.com

Interview w/ Peter Birsinger, CTO & CoFounder of Podible. Podible is a podcast listening app that learns what you love and recommends new podcasts for you. We also help authors grow their audience & monetize with analytics & (soon) programmatic audio ad insertion. https://podible.co/ Download Podible App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podible/id1322101132?mt=8

Interview w/ David Kiddder, CEO & CoFounder of Bionic Solution. David is an experienced entrepreneur and angel investor in over 30 companies. Creator & CoAuthor of the two-time New York Times bestselling five book series, The Intellectual Devotional. Prior to Bionic, David CoFounded Clickable and SmartRay Network. David talks about leading the 8th fastest growing services company, his 5 Lenses of Entrepreneurial Success, interviewing Elon Musk and other innovators for his book the Startup Playbook, growth tips, book recommendations and words to live by. Bionic is a product enabled service company, an army of entrepreneurs, that installs a proprietary solution designed to unlock new growth and competitiveness for the world's largest enterprises, based on the models, methods, talent, and tools of venture capital and entrepreneurship. David on Social: Twitter: @davidskidder Bionic Solution http://bionicsolution.com/ Instagram: @bionicsolution David Helping Others: Defy Ventures: https://defyventures.org/

Interview w/ Tom Meredith, CEO & CoFounder of BitMinutes (BTM) a new Crypto-currency, based on International (ISO) Banking Standards, that democratizes P2P lending to the street corner level in amounts as small as a $5- $10. BitMinutes use builds consumer credit and act as collateral for lending. MasterCard is one of our global partners, issuing virtual accounts based on BitMinutes. https://www.bitminutes.com/ Video on BitMinutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si8CB9nbVhs&feature=youtu.be

Interview w/ Jared Feldman, Founder & CEO of Canvs. Jared was named one the Forbes 30 under 30 Class of 2017. Canvs is an analytics company that measures and map emotions around content. Canvs has become the industry standard, informing social media strategy for television, research, production and ad sales. Canvs’ clients include HBO, Sony, Viacom and NBC Universal. Canvs has received funding from Gary Vaynerchuk, Ludlow Ventures and other well known investors. We discuss Jared’s journey from NYU Stern to working with the music & film industry leaders by mentoring them on how to use social media. We talk about the importance of culture as Canvs, building a team, his mentors, pro tips for growth and his words to live by. “Dont Forget to be Human” - Jared Feldman Jared on Social Media: Twitter: @iamjaredf ENSE: @iamjaredF instagram: @canvsai www.canvs.ai Book: Michael Lewis - The Undoing Project

Interview w/ Dan Ceniceros, Founder of Connect Media. Dan has 20 years of experience in commercial real estate branding, media, advertising and events. His focus has been on creating technology experiences for news delivery, data and analytics, and marketing for commercial real estate owners, developers, investors, and brokers. Dan talks about growing up in Southern California, the influence of art school, working at a full service advertising agency, transitioning into commercial real estate media, the inception of Connect Media, creating a squad of 'ass kickers' and growing his nationally recognized media company. www.connect.media Connect Media is dedicated to delivering the most concise, curated news and content, engaging event experiences, and tailored business marketing solutions to maximize your time. Connect with Dan on Social: Twitter @connectdjc Ense @connectdjc Recipe for Dan's Enchilada's which he suggests adding fresh garlic, onions inside and black olives to the top. Https://m.youtube.com/watch?

Interview w/ Andrew Kortina, CoFounder of The Fin Exploration Company and CoFounded Venmo. The Fin Exploration Company helps get your tasks, calls, emails, research and purchasing done for you. Fin combines human and machine intelligence to help you stay focused. Kortina talks about growing up in New Jersey, early jobs, UPenn, creating Fin with CoFounder Sam Lessin, his previous experience at Venmo, lessons from Yosha Bach, the brain as a pattern recognizer and protips for growth. Kortina on Social: Twitter: @kortina ENSE: @kortina www.fin.com Twitter: @finexploration Kortina's Essays and Writings: http://kortina.nyc/work/ Download ENSE the Social Audio Platform here: https://ense.nyc/install

Interview w/ AJ Vaynerchuk, CoFounder of VaynerSports. A sports agency for the modern day athlete. AJ previously cofounded VaynerMedia one of the fastest growing media companies. We discuss the inception of VaynerSports, changing the sports agency culture, the influence of John Madden Football, older brother Gary, cryptocurrency, the advice AJ passes along to his athletes and VaynerSports' 8 NFL Draft Prospects. Contact AJ on Social Media Twitter: @avj ENSE: @avj www.VaynerSports Twitter: @vaynersport Instagram: @vaynersports Du’Vonta Lampkin - Twitter @deechillen Josh Jackson - Twitter @Joshrando3 DJ Reed - Twitter @D7_Reed Isaac Yiadom - Twitter @isaacshowtime Michael Badgley - Twitter @MikeBadgley15 Christian Campbell - Twitter @chrisrocck1 Chris Jones - Twitter @Joneschosen1 Kyle Allen - Twitter @KyleAllen_10 Braxton Miller @BraxtonMiller5 @Play_Impossible #gameBall Download ENSE app here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1136044148?pt=118145801&ct

Interview w/ Aaron Block, CoFounder & MD of MetaProp global real estate technology investment advisory and accelerator firm. Aaron is also on the leadership council at Tech:NYC and previously worked at Cushman & Wakefield winning awards including Top Producer & Most Creative Deal. Aaron served as CEO/Chairman of Chicago-based BayRu, LLC, the US-Russia ecommerce shopping and shipping specialist and eBay.com’s exclusive drop shipping partner for Russia/CIS consumers. Aaron talks about the the art of deal making, importance of teamwork, pro tips on growth, technology in commercial real estate, ecommerce and building teams around the world. Contact Aaron on Social Media: Twitter: @aaronnblock @MetaPropNYC ENSE: @aaronnblock Instagram: @metapropnyc https://www.linkedin.com/company/metaprop-nyc/ www.metaprop.org

Interview w/ Luan Cox, CEO & Founder of FinMkt, Mentor at Techstars, and Advisor at Springboard Enterprises. We discuss early business experience in Silicon Valley, inventing FinTech, her Mentors in Kay Koplovitz, Amy Millman and Debra Walton. Luan tells how she founded FinMkt, protips on growth, the importance of a good cofounder, company Culture and entrepreneurial traits. “Do the work the others aren’t willing to do & be good to people" - Luan Cox Follow Luan on Social Media: Twitter: @LuanCox ENSE: @LuanCox FinMkt Website: www.FinMkt.io Twitter: @FinMkt Netflix: Seeing Allred - Documentary on Gloria Allred EnseApp Install: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8

Interview w/ Chase Garbarino a media entrepreneur that founded multiple successful companies including CampusWord, Streetwise Media, American Inno, VentureApp and HqO. His recent real estate company HqO is a tenant engagement platform to help landlords optimize their property and build a community where people love to work. Chase previously founded BostInno & AmericanInno a digital media and events company that focused on strengthening local ecosystems and innovation. Also founded the Hamilton College Entrepreneurship Club, VentureApp & Fullstack Sports Ventures. HqO Website: www.hqo.co Twitter: @HqOapp Follow Chase on Social Media: Twitter: @cgarb ENSE: @cgarb Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. Brunswick Park: www.brunswickpark.co EnseApp Install: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8

Interview w/ Michael Beckerman, Founder of The News Funnel & CEO of CRETech. Mike also founded Beckerman Public Relations, which was tagged one of the fastest-growing independent PR agencies according to O'Dwyers. We talk ProTips for Growth, the best tequila, favorite books, movies, music, having compassion and the future of Technology in commercial real estate. "Be Kind, Be Compassionate and Love" -M. Beckerman The News Funnel: www.thenewsfunnel.com CRETech: www.cretech.com Twitter: @m_beckerman ENSE: @m_beckerman Instagram: @thenewsfunnel

Interview w/ Aleksey Kernes, CoFounder of HOOCH mobile subscription based cocktail app. From growing up in the Ukraine to managing multiple NYC clubs & restaurants and eventually creating the wildly popular cocktail app HOOCH. https://hooch.co/ HOOCH Invite Code: fromaleksey Twitter: @AlekseyKernes @hoochapp Aleksey speaks about the power of networking, growth Tips, Power of Habits, New Rock Bands, and reading an impressive amount of books. Record & submit questions to Aleksey on ENSE app. Alekesy @mrhooch Follow @Culture on ENSE Download the ENSE app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8 How to make Aleksey's favorite drink, the Gold Rush. https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/03/gold-rush-bourbon-honey-cocktail-drink-recipe.html The Regal. 163 Hope St, Brooklyn, NYC. https://www.theregal.nyc/ Hotel Chantel. 92 Ludlow St, NYC. www.hotelchantelle.com/

Interview with Dave Maloney, Founder of the D10 Decathlon, CharityBets and Norma Technology. The Decathlon includes 10 events: 400m run, football throw, 40yd dash, bench press, and more. The D10's community has raised over $9M for the Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Investigator's Consortium (POETIC). POETIC is a consortium of leading academic institutions across North America directed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In this interview we talk about Dave's entrepreneurial parents, how he partnered with RBC as a sponsor for the D10, building sincere relationships, his ProTips on growth, plant based food products, the best advice received along his joureny and words to live by. #BringIT " Necessity breeds creativity " Dave Maloney www.TheDecathlon.org Twitter: @theDecathlon @CharityBetDave Insta: @thedecathlon Ense: @d10Dave https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8 Plant Based Food Product recommended by Dave. Only What You Need. https://liveowyn.com/

Interview with Andrew Cohen Founder/CEO of mobile education startup @Brainscape. "Cognitive science & Economics geek". Mentor @TechStars. Instructor @GA. ProTips for growth, best advice received, morning routines & the importance of productivity and organization. Listen to the ups and downs of a true start-up leader through Andrew's journey on the Culture podcast. “Best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and the 2nd best time is today” Check out the "Tech Start Up Genius" Flash Card on Brainscape https://www.brainscape.com/learn/tech-startup-genius www.brainscape.com Twitter: @acohenny https://ense.nyc/acohenny Have questions for Andrew? Record your voice & start a conversation via Ense! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8