Where Young Entrepreneurs Turn Their Dreams Into Business.
Meet The Brightest Entrepreneurs From Today and Tomorrow…
Where can a young entrepreneur figure out how to turn their dreams into reality? Just take a step into the Shrimp Tank Boca Raton. The Shrimp Tank brings you interviews with some of the most successful business owners in the United States to learn the do’s and don’ts of starting and running a successful business. Then, the fun really starts when we bring in high school and college students to pitch their business ideas to the Shrimp Tank. We don’t fund any business, but we do teach kids how to turn their business ideas into a successful business.
Check out a few episodes below!
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Boca Raton Episode 133 – Adam August – Founder of Batch The Cookie Company
by The Shrimp Tank on January 16, 2021 at 4:25 pm
Adam August / Batch The Cookie Company Adam August is a the co-founder of Fort Lauderdale’s Batch, The Cookie Company. He is responsible for day to day operations as well as developing and executing the long term vision of being a national brand. Adam brings extensive sales experience, an […]
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Boston Episode 34 – Patrick Boyaggi – CEO of Own Up
by The Shrimp Tank on January 16, 2021 at 3:28 pm
Patrick Boyaggi / Own Up Patrick Boyaggi is co-founder and CEO of Own Up, a technology company changing the way people shop for and secure a mortgage. Prior to co-founding Own Up, Patrick was a Senior Vice President at Leader Bank, where he led a team that closed over $11B in residential mortgages. […]
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Seattle Episode 104 – Ian Akers – CEO of Northwest Event Technology and Big Rock Productions
by The Shrimp Tank on January 16, 2021 at 2:08 pm
Ian Akers / Northwest Event Technology and Big Rock Productions The teams at Northwest Event Technology (NET) and Big Rock Productions, provide state of the art technical production support with a trustworthy and hardworking mentality, building long-lasting relationships with their partners and […]
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Arkansas Episode 87 – Dr. Jordan Cooper – Cooper Family Dentistry
by The Shrimp Tank on January 16, 2021 at 1:21 pm
Dr. Jordan Cooper / Cooper Family Dentistry Dr. Jordan Cooper is from Jacksonville, AR. His father is Dr. James Cooper, a Jonesboro, AR native and practicing dentist of 39 years and his mother, Tracy Cooper, is a dental hygienist from Little Rock. Dr. Cooper graduated high school from Central […]
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Boca Raton Episode 132 – Laurie Sallarulo – President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida
by The Shrimp Tank on January 12, 2021 at 4:06 am
Laurie Sallarulo / Junior Achievement of South Florida Laurie Sallarulo has a reputation as a strong managerial, development, and financial executive with a deep passion and commitment to improving the lives of children and families. Laurie is recognized as a dynamic leader who strategically moves […]
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Jay Kuhlman – How to Grow and Connect with Your Customer Base
by The Shrimp Tank on December 29, 2020 at 2:39 pm
Jay Kuhlman / President of Listen360 & Qiigo As President of Listen360 and Qiigo, Jay Kuhlman leads business operations that support over 40,000 locations worldwide and some of the largest franchise and multi-unit brands in the nation. Before joining EverCommerce’s growing network of […]
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Boca Raton Episode 131 – Tom D’eri– Co-Founder of Rising Tide Car Wash
by The Shrimp Tank on December 24, 2020 at 5:09 am
Tom D’Eri / Rising Tide Car Wash Tom D’Eri is a strong advocate of the movement to capture the untapped resource that is people with autism. Having seen the struggles that his brother Andrew, a vibrant individual with autism, faced in finding a job, Tom knew that there must be a way to […]
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Melanie McGriff – Speech Therapy & Overcoming Communication Barriers
by The Shrimp Tank on December 19, 2020 at 2:24 pm
Melanie McGriff / Owner of Kid’s Creek Therapy Melanie McGriff, M.Ed., CCC-SLP is owner, executive director, and practicing speech therapist at Kid’s Creek Therapy. Since 1992, she has worked with many children in a variety of settings including the school system, home health, and […]
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Boston Episode 33 – Jamin Finlaw – Founder & CEO of MAZARINE
by The Shrimp Tank on December 19, 2020 at 12:47 pm
Jamin Finlaw / MAZARINE A serial entrepreneur, in 2018 I created MAZARINE with the desire to produce a luxury, custom solution for boat side dock storage for large boats, yachts and marinas. After over a year of R&D, MAZARINE launched in 2019 and is transforming how boating enthusiasts control […]
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Boston Episode 32 – Jason Lanier – Jason Lanier Photography
by The Shrimp Tank on December 19, 2020 at 12:52 am
Jason Lanier / Jason Lanier Photography Jason Lanier is an award winning photographer who has traveled the world pursuing his passion for photography. Without any formal training in photography Jason has grown from a part time hobbyist photographer to one of the best known photographers in […]
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Boca Raton Episode 130 – Tracy Tilson – President of Tilson PR
by The Shrimp Tank on December 18, 2020 at 11:53 pm
Tracy Tilson / Tilson PR The power of inspiration and creativity. When Tracy Tilson founded Tilson PR, a full-service public relations firm, it was because she loved coming up with ideas and campaigns and then pitching them to clients and ultimately to the media to cover. Now after […]
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Kristi Janman – Bringing Joy Through the Power of Cake
by The Shrimp Tank on December 12, 2020 at 8:15 pm
Kristi Janman / Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes Kristi comes from a long career in the global hospitality industry doing strategic finance before starting her business and opening her first Nothing Bundt Cakes in Kennesaw. She is a native Georgian, graduated from Georgia State University and is […]
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Boca Raton Episode 129 – Dr. Edwin Hernandez – Founder & CEO of EGLACorp
by The Shrimp Tank on December 12, 2020 at 6:33 pm
Dr. Edwin Hernandez / EGLACorp Expert Witness, Inventor, Technology Professional & Entrepreneur Dr. Edwin Hernandez is an expert witness, an inventor and an entrepreneur with technical expertise in the areas of computer networking, wireless and mobile communications, multimedia […]
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Boston Episode 31 – Dave Seymour – CEO of Freedom Venture Investments, Inc.
by The Shrimp Tank on December 12, 2020 at 6:02 pm
Dave Seymour / Freedom Venture Investments, Inc. Dave Seymour, a retired 16 year veteran of the Fire Service launched his Real Estate career over a decade ago, rapidly becoming one of the Countries top investors. Within his first few years, Dave transacted 10’s of millions of dollars of real […]
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Boston Episode 30 – Barmak Heshmat – CEO of BRELYON
by The Shrimp Tank on December 12, 2020 at 4:55 pm
Barmak Heshmat / CEO of BREYLON Barmak is the CEO of Brelyon – they invented desktop IMAX — an immersive display that isn’t isolating like a headset but gives you a massive image and field of view. It’s getting a lot of traction in the Large Format Gaming community […]
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Seattle Episode 103 – Brandon Wieschhaus – Owner of Hawk’s Nest Ventures, Inc.
by The Shrimp Tank on December 12, 2020 at 4:03 pm
Brandon Wieschhaus / Owner of Hawk’s Nest Ventures, Inc. Originally hailing out of the Midwest, Brandon was born and raised in Hannibal, Missouri and went to college at what’s now known as “Missouri University of Science and Technology”. After meeting his beautiful wife, […]
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Rick Meekins – Take Your Business to the Next Level
by The Shrimp Tank on December 9, 2020 at 6:09 am
Rick Meekins / Owner of Aepiphanni Business Consulting Over the past 30 years I’ve started a number of companies and consulted for many more across a number of industries. I have a passion for working with small businesses with the goal of helping owners and entrepreneurs develop effective […]
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Charleston Episode 17 – Joseph (Joe) Good – Attorney and Owner of Good Law Firm
by The Shrimp Tank on December 7, 2020 at 3:37 am
Joseph (Joe) Good / Good Law Firm -Interned for Fishco Management (Hootie & the Blowfish) and Breaking Records (Atlantic subsidiary owned by Hootie) -Drummer for Five Way Friday (Redeye Records, Chapel Hill, NC); released 4 studio albums and toured Maine to Miami to Mobile to Memphis; Recorded […]
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Boca Raton Episode 128 – Christopher Cartenuto – Co-Owner of Tucker Duke’s Restaurants
by The Shrimp Tank on December 6, 2020 at 9:25 pm
Christopher Cartenuto / Tucker Duke’s Restaurants Chris has been in the hospitality & food service industry for 25 years, working in everything from fast food to fine dining. After opening a deli with his dad right after high school, he worked corporate restaurants as a […]
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Dave Chambless – How to Navigate the Closing Table
by The Shrimp Tank on November 26, 2020 at 1:57 pm
Dave Chambless / President of Abraxas Business Services Dave Chambless is the president of Abraxas Business Services, Inc. (www.abraxas.biz).Abraxas provides integrated services to first-time sellers (and buyers) of businesses with revenues of $5- to $30-million, with a focus on businesses in the […]
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Michael Kohler – Expanding Your Business in the Midst of a Pandemic
by The Shrimp Tank on November 25, 2020 at 4:07 am
Michael Kohler / CEO & Co-Founder of SEDA Laser Hair Removal Michael Kohler is CEO & Co-Founder of SEDA Laser Hair Removal. Prior to this, Michael had over 20 years experience in the highly-competitive technology sales & services industry. He started his career as a sales rep, which […]
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Charleston Episode 16 – William “Bill” DeLoache & Brittany Westbrook – DeLoache Family Foundation
by The Shrimp Tank on November 25, 2020 at 2:49 am
The mission of the DeLoache Family Foundation is to improve the quality of life in our community by supporting children in need and Christian based organizations. The Foundation welcomes applications from 501(c)(3) organizations whose mission and activities align with the priorities of the […]
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Joshua Allen, Philip Bervig, & Phillip Susi – Growing Your Money Your Way
by The Shrimp Tank on November 22, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Joshua Allen / Partner & Director at TCP Asset Management As a Founding Partner and Director of TCP Asset Management, Josh is charged with leading a team of wealth advisors in practice management, business development, & innovative planning solutions. These solutions have provided our […]
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Boca Raton Episode 127 – Jayson Koss – CEO & Founder of Delivery Dudes
by The Shrimp Tank on November 22, 2020 at 4:37 am
Jayson Koss / CEO & Founder of Delivery Dudes After several years in New York’s fast-paced fashion industry, Florida native Jayson Koss returned home to refocus his energy on creating a better life for himself and those around him. On a lazy day in 2009, while craving delivery of […]
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Boston Episode 29 – Tyler Winder – Founder of Winder Capital
by The Shrimp Tank on November 22, 2020 at 3:55 am
Tyler Winder / Founder of Winder Capital Upon graduating from Grand Junction High School in 2011, in Winder’s hometown of Grand Junction, Colorado, Winder received an academic and athletic scholarship to play football for Colorado Mesa University. In 2015, Winder received his BA, with a major […]
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Central PA Episode #65 – Rob Ruth – President of Bob Ruth Ford
by The Shrimp Tank on November 22, 2020 at 2:05 am
Rob Ruth / President of Bob Ruth Ford Rob Ruth is an experienced owner with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Customer Service, Sales, Automotive Repair, and Strategic Planning. Strong operations professional with a bachelor’s degree focused […]
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Seattle Episode 102 – Nathan Mumm – CIO of Elite Executive Services
by The Shrimp Tank on November 21, 2020 at 11:55 pm
Nathan Mumm / CIO of Elite Executive Services Nathan Mumm is a Snohomish County multi-business executive. Born in 1973, his success in both property management, and technology investments have allowed him the ability to venture in many local businesses. He is the current radio talk show host for […]
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Jeff Uphues & Bill Thomson – The Best Way to Secure Your Company Data
by The Shrimp Tank on November 18, 2020 at 12:23 pm
Jeff Uphues / CEO of DC BLOX Jeff leads DC BLOX as a proven C-Level executive with deep expertise in hybrid cloud services, data center infrastructure and operations of communication networks. He is responsible for setting and leading the company’s strategy in building and operating a fabric […]
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Boston Episode 28 – Cody Barbo – Founder & CEO of Trust & Will
by The Shrimp Tank on November 18, 2020 at 10:17 am
Cody Barbo / Founder & CEO of Trust & Will Cody Barbo is an entrepreneur and two-time founder from San Diego, CA. Cody currently serves as Founder/CEO of Trust & Will, a modern estate planning software startup. As a volunteer, Cody serves on the San Diego State University Alumni Board […]
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Boca Raton Episode 126 – Scott Carey – Founder & Owner of The Palm Group Realty
by The Shrimp Tank on November 18, 2020 at 4:22 am
Scott Carey / Founder & Owner of The Palm Group Realty As a third generation South Floridian, Scott has extensive knowledge of the Palm Beach County real estate market. Scott is a seasoned and established luxury real estate broker, developer, and investor with more than eighteen years of […]
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Boca Raton Episode 125 – Roger Brown – Founder & CEO of ACS Laboratory
by The Shrimp Tank on November 11, 2020 at 10:02 pm
Roger Brown / Founder & CEO of ACS Laboratory Roger has a passion for building innovative companies to fill the gaps he sees in critical industries. In 2008 Roger founded what became Florida’s first ever cannabis testing facility, ACS Laboratory. Today, ACS is the largest third-party […]
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Brad Stevens – Leading the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Atlanta and How it Impacted His Business
by The Shrimp Tank on November 11, 2020 at 2:36 pm
Brad Stevens / President of the EO Atlanta Chapter & CEO of Outsource Access Brad Stevens is 7-year EO Member and 2020/21 President for the EO Atlanta Chapter. He is a lifetime entrepreneur and CEO of Outsource Access, an offshore virtual services firm that he built to over 100 staff in less […]
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Seattle Episode 101 – Mary Coupland – Owner and Founder of Compass & Clock
by The Shrimp Tank on November 11, 2020 at 10:32 am
Mary Coupland / Owner and Founder of Compass & Clock Mary was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up on Long Island. She attended The Fashion Institute of Technology, earned an AA in Fashion Buying & Merchandising, and continued for another two years in the marketing program. When Mary was 23, […]
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Central PA Episode #64 – Russ DiGilio and Betsy Hamm – CEO & COO of Duck Donuts Franchising Company
by The Shrimp Tank on November 11, 2020 at 9:51 am
Russ DiGilio & Betsy Hamm / CEO & COO of Duck Donuts Franchising Company Russ DiGilio is the founder and CEO of Duck Donuts Franchising Company, one of the United States’s fastest-growing donut franchises, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Hebegan his donut venture in 2006 in […]
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Central PA Episode #63 – Greg Katshir – Co-Owner and Operator of the West Shore Farmers Market
by The Shrimp Tank on November 11, 2020 at 9:27 am
Greg Katshir / Co-Owner and Operator of the West Shore Farmers Market Mr. Katshir is an attorney with a sole practice in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Mr. Katshir and his wife, Tracy, are the owners and operators of the West Shore Farmers Market. Mr. Katshir received his B.A. from the […]
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Boca Raton Episode 124 – Brady Cobb – Founder & CEO of One Plant Florida
by The Shrimp Tank on November 4, 2020 at 6:36 am
Brady Cobb / Founder & CEO of One Plant Florida Brady Cobb is the CEO of Bluma Wellness Inc. (CSE: BWEL.U) and One Plant Florida. Bluma Wellness owns and operates a vertically-integrated, licensed medical cannabis company in the state of Florida doing business as “One Plant […]
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Boca Raton Episode 123 – Durée Ross – President & CEO of Durée & Company
by The Shrimp Tank on October 28, 2020 at 1:28 am
Durée Ross / President & CEO of Durée & Company Durée Ross, who had the bold passion to launch her own PR agency, Durée & Company, at the age of 24 in 1999, has since been setting the bar for excellence in PR, serving the corporate, agency and non-profit […]
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Seattle Special 100th Episode
by The Shrimp Tank on October 21, 2020 at 3:23 pm
In this special episode of The Seattle Shrimp Tank, we reflect on all the events of the previous year, particularly the effects of COVID-19 on businesses across the United States, as well as talk about some of our favorite guests. We’re so happy and fortunate to have made it to 100 episodes, […]
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Kriston Sellier – How to Create Your Brand & Bolster Your Website
by The Shrimp Tank on October 20, 2020 at 8:59 pm
Kriston Sellier / Owner of id8 Branding Agency Kriston Sellier has owned id8, an award-winning branding agency, for 20 years. She has helped companies big, small, local and global to find their brand voice and to succeed in a crowded and competitive market. Kriston searches for […]
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Boca Raton Episode 122 – Paul Christopher – Founder & Owner of Gravity + Oxygen Fitness
by The Shrimp Tank on October 20, 2020 at 1:48 pm
Paul Christopher / Founder & Owner of Gravity + Oxygen Fitness Paul Christopher has been an established fitness professional, operating in the Boca Raton area for over 20 years. A graduate of the University of Central Florida in 2000, Paul possesses credentials as a Certified Athletic Trainer […]
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Boston Episode 27 – Kevin Martin – Founder of Positive Effects Coaching & Hypnosis
by The Shrimp Tank on October 20, 2020 at 12:56 pm
Kevin Martin / Founder of Positive Effects Coaching & Hypnosis Kevin Martin is an author, professional speaker, seminar leader, entrepreneur, and Master Practitioner of hypnotherapy and NLP. He has been training people for over 25 years in both technical and […]
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MUST Ministries Special with Rev. Dr. Dwight “Ike” Reighard, Angie Bolton, & Milly Elkin-Crenshaw
by The Shrimp Tank on October 14, 2020 at 1:41 pm
Rev. Dr. Dwight “Ike” Reighard / President & CEO of MUST Ministries Rev. Dr. Dwight “Ike” Reighard is the President and CEO of MUST Ministries, serving 34,000 people a year struggling in poverty. Ike has successfully combined business experience with ministry and has an […]
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Arkansas Episode 86 – Cindi Burleson – Director of Insurance and Risk Management at UCA
by The Shrimp Tank on October 13, 2020 at 8:57 pm
Cindi Burleson / University of Central Arkansas Cynthia Burleson is currently a Lecturer and Director of the Center for Insurance and Risk Management at the University of Central Arkansas. She teaches in the Insurance and Risk Management degree program and works with the Center to develop […]
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Seattle Episode 99 – Gary Tashjian – CEO of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products
by The Shrimp Tank on October 13, 2020 at 7:26 pm
Gary Tashjian / CEO of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Gary founded Darwin’s Natural Pet Products in 2004 to help pets and their owners enjoy more years of healthy companionship together. Darwin’s mission is deeply personal. Gary discovered the power of natural, raw pet food when he […]
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Boca Raton Episode 121 – Ben Azadi – Founder of Keto Kamp
by The Shrimp Tank on October 12, 2020 at 11:11 am
Ben Azadi / Founder of Keto Kamp In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is the author of three best-selling books, The Perfect […]
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Atlanta Episode 245 – Anik Khan – Max Out Your Rewards
by The Shrimp Tank on October 6, 2020 at 11:02 am
Anik Khan / Co-Founder & CEO of Max Rewards Anik Khan is the Co-Founder and CEO of MaxRewards, a financial technology company based in Atlanta. MaxRewards’ mission is to empower consumers to easily make smarter financial decisions. The award-winning app helps users manage their credit […]
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Boca Raton Episode 120 – Zappy Zapolin – Founder of Mind Army / Co-Founder of KetaMD
by The Shrimp Tank on October 6, 2020 at 10:01 am
Zappy Zapolin / Founder of Mind Army & Co-Founder of KetaMD Michael “Zappy” Zapolin is best known for his popular film, “The Reality of Truth,” which focuses on the importance of going inside one’s own mind for answers and healing. Featuring interviews with top […]
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Central PA Episode #62 – Corrie Leister – Owner & Artist at Inspired By U
by The Shrimp Tank on October 6, 2020 at 1:21 am
Corrie Leister / Owner & Artist at Inspired By U Hi, I’m Corrie! Taking old, abandoned, broken, and run-down things and making them beautiful again is my passion. My path is not the way I had envisioned it when I was younger. It’s been one long, winding road that has brought me my […]
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Atlanta Episode 244 – Tiffany Lopez – Do A Lot With A Little
by The Shrimp Tank on September 29, 2020 at 4:29 am
Tiffany Lopez / Owner of Barista Lab Tiffany Lopez is a young serial entrepreneur with a passion for well brewed coffee. She began her journey by training with the 2010 World Champion Barista and has since founded several companies that have shaped the trends of home brewing and the specialty […]
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Boca Raton Episode 119 – Alex Berg – Founder and CEO of Cratos Equipment
by The Shrimp Tank on September 29, 2020 at 2:08 am
Alex Berg / Founder and CEO of Cratos Equipment Alex Berg, a fourth-generation entrepreneur, grew up in Baltimore, surrounded by a family of demolition contractors. Having worked several years with his father in the demolition business, he discovered his true passion– helping other […]