Founder's Dinner

Tricia Marsherall embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2016 with the founding of Marsherall Partners, a consulting firm specializing in donor database management for nonprofit organizations. Drawing from her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising operations, she transformed her passion for database work into a thriving business that now serves clients across multiple states and countr...

Tricia Marsherall embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2016 with the founding of Marsherall Partners, a consulting firm specializing in donor database management for nonprofit organizations. Drawing from her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising operations, she transformed her passion for database work into a thriving business that now serves clients across multiple states and countr...

Dafne Tsakiris, an accomplished entrepreneur originally from Sweden, has carved out a unique path in the entrepreneurial world after launching her own venture, Launch Point, in Colorado. Her perspective on entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in the belief that success stems from unwavering confidence in one's vision and the relentless pursuit of problem-solving. Having transitioned from an au pair t...

Dafne Tsakiris, an accomplished entrepreneur originally from Sweden, has carved out a unique path in the entrepreneurial world after launching her own venture, Launch Point, in Colorado. Her perspective on entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in the belief that success stems from unwavering confidence in one's vision and the relentless pursuit of problem-solving. Having transitioned from an au pair t...

Steven Coulton, co-founder of OnCore Golf alongside Bret Blakely, embarked on an entrepreneurial journey driven by his fervor for golf and the innovative promise of perimeter weighting technology in golf balls. Leaving behind a successful career at Deutsche Bank, Coulton embraced the challenges of entrepreneurship with a vision that combined both innovation and community support. Reflecting on thi...

Steven Coulton, co-founder of OnCore Golf alongside Bret Blakely, embarked on an entrepreneurial journey driven by his fervor for golf and the innovative promise of perimeter weighting technology in golf balls. Leaving behind a successful career at Deutsche Bank, Coulton embraced the challenges of entrepreneurship with a vision that combined both innovation and community support. Reflecting on thi...

Todd Pellow's entrepreneurial journey began in high school, fueled by ambitions of becoming the president of the United States and retiring by 40, and has since evolved into a rich tapestry of experiences and lessons. Guided by a seasoned business mentor, Todd's early ventures in the tech industry, including founding a small ISP in New York, laid the groundwork for his expertise in internet connec...

Todd Pellow's entrepreneurial journey began in high school, fueled by ambitions of becoming the president of the United States and retiring by 40, and has since evolved into a rich tapestry of experiences and lessons. Guided by a seasoned business mentor, Todd's early ventures in the tech industry, including founding a small ISP in New York, laid the groundwork for his expertise in internet connec...

Episode Summary: Dan Bajus’s entrepreneurial journey in physical therapy is deeply influenced by the ethos of hard work and leadership he inherited from his parents, who successfully ran their own millwork company. Beginning his career fresh out of college, Dan quickly ascended to a partnership role, where he championed financial transparency to address disparities in small practices. His strategi...

Episode Summary: Dan Bajus’s entrepreneurial journey in physical therapy is deeply influenced by the ethos of hard work and leadership he inherited from his parents, who successfully ran their own millwork company. Beginning his career fresh out of college, Dan quickly ascended to a partnership role, where he championed financial transparency to address disparities in small practices. His strategi...

Episode Summary: Lena Levine's entrepreneurial journey began when she moved to the United States in 2009, transitioning from a corporate web developer to founding her own software development agency, Forcoda, within just six months. Driven by her vision of becoming a CEO and armed with skills honed from her immigrant background, Lena applied her full stack engineering expertise to help companies b...

Episode Summary: Lena Levine's entrepreneurial journey began when she moved to the United States in 2009, transitioning from a corporate web developer to founding her own software development agency, Forcoda, within just six months. Driven by her vision of becoming a CEO and armed with skills honed from her immigrant background, Lena applied her full stack engineering expertise to help companies b...

Episode Summary: Kim Marie McKernan is an accomplished entrepreneur who made a significant transition from a successful corporate career at renowned organizations like General Motors and Moog to founding her own business. With a robust educational foundation from Syracuse University and an MBA in marketing from the University of Buffalo, Kim's journey is marked by her strategic and adaptive approa...

Episode Summary: Kim Marie McKernan is an accomplished entrepreneur who made a significant transition from a successful corporate career at renowned organizations like General Motors and Moog to founding her own business. With a robust educational foundation from Syracuse University and an MBA in marketing from the University of Buffalo, Kim's journey is marked by her strategic and adaptive approa...

David Clar's entrepreneurial journey began with purchasing a printing company from his parents, which he managed for nearly a decade. Under his leadership, the company transitioned from offset to digital printing, becoming a pioneer in the Rochester area. Despite facing numerous financial challenges, David's resilience and commitment to innovation helped him navigate and ultimately overcome these...

David Clar's entrepreneurial journey began with purchasing a printing company from his parents, which he managed for nearly a decade. Under his leadership, the company transitioned from offset to digital printing, becoming a pioneer in the Rochester area. Despite facing numerous financial challenges, David's resilience and commitment to innovation helped him navigate and ultimately overcome these...

Episode Summary: Nelson Tepfer, co-founder and CEO of Pro CFO Partners has over 15 years of experience in the entrepreneurial world that began with his transition from a full-time CFO to a part-time consultant. His journey, marked by a diverse portfolio spanning dozens of industries, revealed intrinsic challenges such as balancing development and delivery and navigating feast or famine cycles. The...

Episode Summary: Nelson Tepfer, co-founder and CEO of Pro CFO Partners has over 15 years of experience in the entrepreneurial world that began with his transition from a full-time CFO to a part-time consultant. His journey, marked by a diverse portfolio spanning dozens of industries, revealed intrinsic challenges such as balancing development and delivery and navigating feast or famine cycles. The...

Episode Summary: Abby Reinhard discovered her entrepreneurial spirit later in her career, sparked by a career assessment that identified her entrepreneurial traits. Initially uncertain about her capabilities, Abby took a leap of faith and bought a flooring business, embracing the journey despite her self-doubt and imposter syndrome. She emphasizes the importance of pushing through fear, advocating...

Episode Summary: Abby Reinhard discovered her entrepreneurial spirit later in her career, sparked by a career assessment that identified her entrepreneurial traits. Initially uncertain about her capabilities, Abby took a leap of faith and bought a flooring business, embracing the journey despite her self-doubt and imposter syndrome. She emphasizes the importance of pushing through fear, advocating...

Episode Summary: Kristian Pettengil, a seasoned professional with over 25 years in sales and leadership roles at Baxter Healthcare, ventured into entrepreneurship out of frustration with the traditional lead generation market. Initially reluctant to see himself as an entrepreneur, Pettengil founded a public benefits corporation designed to support nonprofits and give back to the community. His "he...

Episode Summary: Kristian Pettengil, a seasoned professional with over 25 years in sales and leadership roles at Baxter Healthcare, ventured into entrepreneurship out of frustration with the traditional lead generation market. Initially reluctant to see himself as an entrepreneur, Pettengil founded a public benefits corporation designed to support nonprofits and give back to the community. His "he...

URL: https://clarityops.co/   Episode Summary: Garrett Delph is an entrepreneurial enthusiast who has embarked on a journey marked by a strategic and thoughtful approach to business. Delph believes that building a successful business is like constructing a building; it requires time, effort, and a solid framework to ensure durability. He emphasizes the importance of having a supportive network, in...

URL: https://clarityops.co/   Episode Summary: Garrett Delph is an entrepreneurial enthusiast who has embarked on a journey marked by a strategic and thoughtful approach to business. Delph believes that building a successful business is like constructing a building; it requires time, effort, and a solid framework to ensure durability. He emphasizes the importance of having a supportive network, in...

Neil Twa's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the transformative power of risk-taking and adaptability. After leaving his corporate role at IBM in 2007, Neil leveraged his extensive experience in technology and management to build a successful consultancy by 2010. His transition from a structured corporate environment to entrepreneurship was driven by a quest for a more balanced life and a...