The Schmooze: Chats with Jewish Greats

Director of Executive Leadership Jamie Kleinman with Alan Meltzer. Alan Meltzer founded The Meltzer Group, (rebranded to NFP in 2018), in 1982 as a single insurance agent. He has since grown the company to the point where it is consistently recognized as the largest insurance consultant and one of the most philanthropic in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Alan’s strong core values and work ethic...

On this week’s episode of “The Schmooze,” Joshua Gould talks about his career journey and what students can learn from his experience. Listen here to hear his wisdom! With over 20 years of experience in the language technology, defense and contingent workforce industries, Joshua is passionate about connecting people and businesses across borders and cultures. As the Group Chief Executive Officer a...

Director of Executive Leadership Jamie Kleinman. Jacki Karsh is a six time Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist, covering Los Angeles County for LA36's LA County Channel. Jacki reports on social and humanitarian issues impacting Angelenos. Her pieces focus on the County-wide homelessness crisis, political developments, impactful scientific innovation prison reform, transformative infrastructure, a...

Ari Ackerman is a successful serial entrepreneur, strategic investor and proud philanthropist. His entrepreneurial history includes being the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bunk 1, the enormously popular technology company that allows parents to see online pictures and send emails to their children at camp. In March 2017, he successfully sold Bunk1 to the private equity firm Aquiline Capit...

Lee is CEO, writer at the Garfinkel Group LLC, specializing in marketing and entertainment. He is currently working for a few select clients as well as political and public service assignments. Lee was most recently CEO of FCB Garfinkel, the NY office of FCB. He was previously Chairman of Havas WW, NY. He also served as DDB New York’s Chairman and Chief Creative Officer where he won new assignment...

On this week’s episode of “The Schmooze,” Alexis Shapiro talk about her career journey and what students can learn from her experience. Listen here to hear her wisdom! Alexis Shapiro is the General Counsel of Forward Financing, where she oversees all legal functions of the Company. Prior to joining Forward Financing in April 2018, Alexis was a partner at the Boston-based law firm Goodwin Procter,...

On this week’s episode of “The Schmooze,” Benjie Cherniak talks about his career journey and what students can learn from his experience. Listen here to hear his wisdom!

On this week’s episode of “The Schmooze,” Gary Swart talk about his career journey and what students can learn from his experience. Listen here to hear his wisdom!

On this week’s episode of “The Schmooze,” Mara Goldstein talks about her career journey and what students can learn from her experience. Listen here to hear her wisdom!

On this episode of “The Schmooze” Larry Namer talks about his over 50 years of entertainment experience. He is best known as the founder of E! Entertainment Network, a network that continues to shape pop culture today and has launched the careers of many of today's pop culture superstars from Howard Stern to The Kardashians.

On this week’s episode of “The Schmooze,” Peter Steckelman talk about his career journey and what students can learn from his experience. Listen here to hear his wisdom!

On this week’s episode of “The Schmooze,” Eric Schwartz talks about his journey from NYU Stern to Sony Entertainment. His biggest piece of advice to any current student is to take your interest and turn it into a career.

On this week’s episode of “The Schmooze,” Michael Rosenzweig talk about the unplanned moments in his life, including when he transitioned into the non-profit world. Listen here to hear his wisdom!

On this episode of “The Schmooze” Michael Adler talks about his background in software engineering and emphasizes that the beginning of the journey doesn’t always look like the present. Michael also shares his career advice stating that sometimes staying at a company long-term will ultimately have a better reward than leaving. Listen to hear some great advice and stories from Michael!

On this episode of “The Schmooze” Clifford Viner talks about both the importance of having a successful career as well as having a work-life balance - growing a family in the midst of success. Listen to his interview exclusively here!

Marina Lewin, COO of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, sat down with Rabbi Matt Rosenberg to chat about her upbringing in the small town of Easton Connecticut, her illustrious 30+ year career in banking, and her journey to COO for the Foundation of Jewish Camp. Listen to the new episode here on "The Schmooze."

David Golden, Managing Partner at Revolution Ventures, sat down with our own Matt Rosenberg to discuss everything from his Minnesota upbringing to his illustrious career both on Wall Street and at Revolution Ventures. Tune in now!

Andrew Epstein, a Los Angeles bred lawyer, and General Counsel at Demandbase, sat down with Maddy Demchick and chatted about his upbringing, his college choices, and the importance of federal privacy law in his work environment. Listen here now on this new episode of “The Schmooze.”

Eric Gertler, Executive Chairman of U.S. News & World Report, sat down with "The Schmooze" to talk about the fast pace of technology, how social media is changing the landscape of companies and so much more! Listen here on this new episode of "The Schmooze."

Bob Feiner, Senior Vice President at Dell Technology Services, spoke with Maddy Demchick about his background, his education, and his long history at Dell. Bob joked with Maddy stating that he’s “probably been at Dell longer than [we’ve] been alive” and given his extensive work at the company, we wouldn’t be surprised if that were true. Bob also give insight on how to approach interviews, giving o...

Gary Schottenstein chatted with Rabbi Dave about his Real Estate business in Ohio (and how sustainable the business of real estate is), his family, and his connection to his Jewish identity. Listen here on this new episode of “The Schmooze.”

Gil Borok, successful philanthropist, President, and CEO of Colliers, sat down with our own Maddy Demchick to talk about his journey to success. Gil also gave us an inside look at his life, giving a shout out to his favorite show. Hint: the final season just aired. Listen here on this new episode of “The Schmooze.”

Ron Kahn, Co-head Lincoln’s Valuations and Opinions Group, shares his experience of building a practice through genuine and open connections and interactions. Listen now learn more about this trailblazer’s journey.

Ashton Rosin, Operating Partner & Head of Capital Formation; Lowercarbon Capital, sat down with Maddy Demchick to talk about her work as it pertains to the ever-pressing issue surrounding climate change. Listen here on this new episode of the “The Schmooze.”

Aaron Alter sat down with “The Schmooze” and chatted about the Hawaiian Airlines and the integral part the airline plays in Hawaiian lifestyle. Listen now to hear more about law as it connects to the travel industry!