Learning out Loud publicizes interesting conversations between 3 UVA undergraduates and experts across entrepreneurship, self development, and other fields. Our focus is on uncovering the varying definitions of success and generating actionable next steps to get there through life skills not covered in the classroom. Hosted by Justin Guerra, Marlee Reiter, and Chapin Zerner.
Edited by Ray Zerner.
#49 - Chat Razdan *Update* - Care+Wear Founder & CEO
In a NEW episode, we caught up with Chat at a recent McIntire event this spring. Chat was also a guest on Learning Out Loud Episode #9 last July.
Chaitenya Razdan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitenyarazdan/) (UVA McIntire '05, UChicago Booth '11) is the Founder and CEO of Care+Wear (https://www.careandwear.com/).
12 May 2024
#48 - Ashley Young - CEO of Bridal Babes (Shark Tank Company)
Ashley Young is the co-founder of Bridal Babes (https://www.bridalbabes.co/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6PGxBhCVARIsAIumnWaZ6m5aPboGgVDPQWIWXLt3Wx5lX4ASKZb7n8M7civzJ8WnMTsg7MUaArHeEALw_wcB), the first size-inclusive bridesmaid gown line. Bridal Babes was featured on the 14th Season of Shark Tank (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn0ZJXBYz-Q&ab_channel=SharkTankGlobal), where Ashley and her husband Charles received a $250k investment from Emma Grede. Ashley is a 2009 graduate of the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce.
29 Apr 2024
#47- Griffin Spolansky - Co-Founder of Mezcla
Griffin Spolansky graduated from UVA in 2019 and was part of the NCAA National Championship men's lacrosse team. After being frustrated with the protein bars available after practice, and meeting his co-founder outside his social entrepreneurship class, he started working on his company Mezcla, which is a plant-based snack brand that has started in the protein bar aisle. They have a puff-crispy texture and combine many cultures into the flavors. You can find them in Whole Foods. Griffin was also found in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2023. We spoke with Griffin about
How he met his co-founder
His decision to pursue his company full-time right after school
How being on the UVA and then Israeli lacrosse team has instilled accountability into his values and impacts his leadership in his company
How he filters through advice he receives
Marketing and attending food shows in the CPG space
Much more
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5.0 / 5
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Spotify
4.9 / 5
17 ratings
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