Founder's Dinner

Dan Ballister, a native of western New York and a navy veteran, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey with a unique transition from digital media to hot sauce production, founding General's Hot Sauce in 2012. His journey is marked by his passion for creating, building, and his constant quest for authenticity and hard work. Uniquely, his entrepreneurial spirit is deeply rooted in his commitment t...

Dan Ballister, a native of western New York and a navy veteran, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey with a unique transition from digital media to hot sauce production, founding General's Hot Sauce in 2012. His journey is marked by his passion for creating, building, and his constant quest for authenticity and hard work. Uniquely, his entrepreneurial spirit is deeply rooted in his commitment t...

Michael Wright, the CEO of ODL, an orthodontic laboratory, and co-founder of several other ventures, including a school for grades K-8, has a deep-seated passion for entrepreneurship and has faced his fair share of challenges along the way. Wright's perspective on the role of fear in entrepreneurship is shaped by his own experiences and is grounded in the belief that it is essential to trust one's...

Michael Wright, the CEO of ODL, an orthodontic laboratory, and co-founder of several other ventures, including a school for grades K-8, has a deep-seated passion for entrepreneurship and has faced his fair share of challenges along the way. Wright's perspective on the role of fear in entrepreneurship is shaped by his own experiences and is grounded in the belief that it is essential to trust one's...

Rob Mikulec is an accomplished entrepreneur who transitioned from a career in stockbroking and banking into a successful journey of entrepreneurship, equipped with insights from his experience in a family business and expertise in commercial credit analysis and portfolio management. From his perspective, the entrepreneurial journey is a challenging one that requires risk-taking, decision-making un...

Rob Mikulec is an accomplished entrepreneur who transitioned from a career in stockbroking and banking into a successful journey of entrepreneurship, equipped with insights from his experience in a family business and expertise in commercial credit analysis and portfolio management. From his perspective, the entrepreneurial journey is a challenging one that requires risk-taking, decision-making un...

Many believe that the true essence of entrepreneurship lies not in unblemished success, but in the rich learnings drawn from setbacks and challenges. 'Founder's Dinner, Stories of Entrepreneurial Wins, Losses, and Lessons,' hosted by Stas Balanevsky, invites you to delve into the captivating narratives of entrepreneurs, uncovering the pivotal moments that shaped their journeys. This podcast is a m...

Many believe that the true essence of entrepreneurship lies not in unblemished success, but in the rich learnings drawn from setbacks and challenges. 'Founder's Dinner, Stories of Entrepreneurial Wins, Losses, and Lessons,' hosted by Stas Balanevsky, invites you to delve into the captivating narratives of entrepreneurs, uncovering the pivotal moments that shaped their journeys. This podcast is a m...