En Factor Podcast

Welcome to The En Factor, conversations about how great entrepreneurs started, stumbled, and succeeded. Today's guest on En Factor is Jason Kuhn. Jason has an educational background in Finance and Law, and is the Founder of Kuhn Automotive Group, which was started in February 2004 in Tampa Bay and has been operating successfully ever since. I am very excited to talk about Jason, and what Kuhn Automotive Group has achieved in the last two decades of business in Tampa Bay Area. Key Words - Relationships, automotive industry, sales

Martika is the Founder and CEO of BUP, a Digital Business Card platform. BŪP digital card helps a user save time, money, and to never miss out on a connection. She has a fascinating background in Tech, Entrepreneurship, and creative marketing. Martika recently became the Co-Founder of a company called Loom Co. which is a creative agency specializing in graphic design, branding, NFT art, print marketing materials, and social media. Key Words - Design, social media, women in entrepreneurship, partnership, relationships

Founding partner of Redbox and current Co-Founder of Instant Retail Systems, Mike talks about his failure stories, the testing hypothesis many of his experiments, and more! Key Words - Entrepreneurial qualities, motivation, keys to failure

Scott Kelly is the CEO and founder of Black Dog Ventures. Black Dog Ventures helps artists, musicians, corporations, and athletes maximize their audience through NFT technology. He is a serial entrepreneur with a long journey within the entrepreneurship field. He has extensive experience with pitch competitions through the creation of VC Fast Pitch that he hosts in many different major cities Key Words - Personal selling, entrepreneurship passion, social media, young entrepreneurs

Hala is the Founder and CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs projected to generate over $1M in revenue in its first year. Hala is also the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, which is frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. She previously worked in corporate marketing for 7 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Disney Streaming Services, handling social media, email marketing, event planning, and internal communications. Hala founded YAP in April 2018 as a side hustle and managed to grow it as the #1 trending education podcast, and employed 30 people in the last 1-2 years, all while working full time as Disney Streaming Services. We are excited to learn more about YAP and how Hala achieved success through this conversation. Key Words - Social media, women in entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition, freelance

Samuel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Grupa, a Berkeley SkyDeck backed startup- which is a marketplace to match venture-backed startups with FAANG engineers for cash and equity. Samuel co-founded Grupa in December 2019, and we are excited to learn more about the company. Grupa.io makes it easier for high-growth tech startups to work with product engineering teams from the FAANG companies for equity + cash to supercharge and accelerate their product engineering. Key Words - Startup, engineering, venture capital

Ray is a University of Tampa Alumni and a member of the Incubator Program here at the Lowth Center. Ray is the CEO and founder of the Little St. Nick Foundation, a non-profit organization that inspires kids in communities to help other kids in need who are hospitalized. They help kids in need through entertainment, education and activities. Their mission is to ease the fear, anxiety and isolation of sick kids both in and out of hospitals. Ray and the Little St. Nick Foundation is currently working with hospitals in New York and Tampa, and their goal is to expand into all 50 states to develop and nurture a nationwide culture of volunteerism and service to others amongst kids of all ages. Key Words - Non-profit, partnerships, mission

Soumyadeb is the founder and CEO of a successful Series A startup- RudderStack, which was founded in June 2019 and raised $26M in funding so far. Before starting RudderStack, he was also a founder of a B2B ad-tech platform called MarianaIQ which got acquired by 8x8. Soumyadeb has a PhD in Computer science from the University of Illinois and resides in the Bay Area now. Key Words - Raising capital, startup, entrepreneurial venture

Reposting our conversation with Bill McGill. He is the founder and Executive Chairman of MarineMax, the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer. Bill is an award-winning boating industry leader with over 40 years of experience. He has led MarineMax into the Boating Industry’s Hall of Fame, after twice being awarded the number one dealer in the US. As a lifelong water skier and boater, he has a passion for the industry and is dedicated to helping his customers enjoy the boating lifestyle. In this episode, we talk about leadership, turning your passion into a business, and opportunity recognition. Key Words - Opportunity recognition, motivation, passion

Today's guest is Jonathan Lubic. Jonathan and his co-founder Alex Onaindia, created Distinction Agency, a full-service firm that specializes in athlete and influencer marketing. They represent the finest content creators in entertainment, food, lifestyle, sports and travel. Distinction Agency excels in strategic partnerships with various brands around the world. With the support of holistic PR strategies and social media marketing, they develop and execute creative influencer marketing strategies to amplify their client's brand stories and reach millions of people worldwide. In today's episode, Jonathan and I cover a wide range of topics including his guidelines for successful business development and personal selling, what his firm looks for when hiring and partnering, and how he and his co-founder Alex have built a lean organization that is open to all the new opportunities emerging in technology. Key Words - Marketing, content creation, partnership, technology

Today we are reposting our conversation with Jeff Madoff. Jeff is a film producer, director, playwriter and entrepreneur. He is the founder of New York City-based video production company, Madoff Productions, and author of Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas. Jeff has edited and directed award winning commercials, documentaries and web content around the world for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Tiffany, Radio City, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Harvard University. Key Words - Production industry, career development, startup venture

Today's guest is Nicholas Hinrichsen, this is Nicholas' second time on the show and I am very excited to talk about what he and his company has achieved since we last spoke. Nicholas went to Stanford Business School in 2011 and started a digital automotive retail company after graduating in 2013. Nicholas and his co-founder Chris Coleman went through the startup accelerator YCombinator and raised a total of $10M in Venture Funding before they sold the business to Carvana in 2017. Nicholas left Carvana to start his new company, Clutch. Since we've talked, Clutch has grown to have 21 employers and has raised $16 million in venture funding. Nicholas and his team have grown to have an annual run-rate of $500M in refinance applications. In today's episode, we talk about how to scale a company, when to pivot, and Nicholas's company, Clutch. Key Words - Funding, startup, company scaling, accelerator

Today's guest is Denise Durgin. Denise is a Patient Experience Performance Advisor at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Fairfax Virginia. Before her work in patient experience, Denise worked for 25+ years at Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton in sales and marketing leadership roles. After leaving Host, Denise became a certified executive coach credentialed with the International Coach Federation. She launched her own executive coaching business and worked one on one with Fortune 100 leaders. Three months after she launched her business, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IIB breast cancer. After surgery Denise had 28 treatments of proton radiation at The Maryland Proton Treatment Center. She had a hard time getting her insurance to approve her case, when she eventually did, she knew she wanted to give back. She has published a book, Prescription for Proton Radiation that is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. In this episode, Denise speaks about how to be a great leader, elevating the patient experience in health care, and her inspiring story of hard work, strength, and resilience.

Today’s guest is Samyr Qureshi, the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Knack, the leading peer tutoring platform for colleges and universities. Samyr has been featured on Inc.com as a Top 30 Entrepreneur to Watch, was recently inducted to the 2020 Class of Forbes 30 Under 30 - Education, named Emerging Tech Leader of the Year by Tampa Bay Tech, and featured in Tampa Bay Magazine’s Top 10 Under 40 for 2021. Knack is now used in 25 college campuses and is continuing to expand across the country.

To receive 10% off any purchase from Fabulous Furs, visit https://fabulousfurs.com and enter the code 'FAB1021' at checkout. Donna is the owner of Donna Salyers Fabulous-Furs, a luxury faux-fur brand. Donna harnessed her passion for cruelty-free fashion and creative excellence to grow her brand from creating a faux-fur coat in her basement to an internationally renowned, successful brand. Her company now has customers in 46 countries and is sold in over 1,000 high-end retail doors. Her furs can be found in Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Gorsuch and other luxury boutiques and hotels throughout the country. Fabulous-Furs have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today Show, Miss USA/Universe, The View, CSI Las Vegas, Gossip Girl and many other TV shows. Donna has been profiled in People Magazine and twice in the Wall Street Journal and honored for community service by countless organizations. Donna and Fabulous-Furs continue to be leaders in the faux fur industry and in January, Cincy Chic named Donna Woman of the Year.

This week on En Factor we decided to re-post our episode with Caue Suplicy. Caue is the CEO and co-founder of Barnana, a multimillion-dollar business that uses sustainability practices to create organic snacks, while also supporting fair farming practices among indigenous communities in South America. Caue's episode is both educational and inspiring, in it, Caue tells the fascinating story behind Barnana’s genesis, the ins and outs of the business and the sustainability practices that he and his partners incorporated into their business model. Key Words: Social Entrepreneurship, B-Corp, Sustainability.

Re-posting our conversation with Edouard Carrie. Edouard is the founder and CEO of Environmental Cleaning Solutions S.A. (ECSSA), a recycling company that has taken steps to address the issues of sanitation and employment in Haiti. Since inception ECSSA has collected over 60 million pounds of plastic material while providing income and opportunities to thousands of citizens of Haiti. Key Words: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability.

Today’s guest is Don Wenner. Don is the founder and CEO of DLP Real Estate Capital, a multi-faceted company that leads & inspires the building of wealth & prosperity through the execution of innovative real estate solutions. DLP has been ranked in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 8 consecutive years and has been named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top 15 real estate firms in the U.S. for the fifth year straight. He is also the author of the bestselling book Building an Elite Organization. Don started from poverty and is now a master of scaling high-growth, high-profit entrepreneurial companies. Key Words - Real estate, entrepreneurial venture, innovation

Liz Anthony is a University Tampa Alumni and the owner of Liz Anthony Nutrition. Liz turned her passion for nutrition, fitness, and sweet treats, into a healthy, protein packed and delicious product. Since launching in 2016, her products have gone from being announced on Facebook to being available online, in gyms, and Publix. She has also been featured on the Tampa Bay Fox news channel. Liz has bootstrapped her way to success and is continuing to grow her company. To receive 15% of all orders from LizAnthonyNutrition.com, type in the code '"enfactor15" at checkout! Key Words - Women in entrepreneurship, nutrition, startup

Re-posting our conversation with Jeff Civillico. Jeff is an entrepreneur, juggler, corporate entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist. “Comedy in Action”, his highly-acclaimed Vegas show at Paris Las Vegas, is a 3-time winner of the “Best of Las Vegas” awards by the Las Vegas Review Journal and has been named one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Vegas” by Total Vegas Guide. Jeff is also the Founder and Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a non-profit which connects professional entertainers and charities. In this episode, Jeff tells his story of persistence, perseverance, and success in the entertainment world.

Kamerion Wimbley is a former NFL player who is now an experienced entrepreneur. Kamerion was in the NFL for 9 years playing for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans. Since starting his business, KW Growth Holdings, in 2008, he has helped dozens of businesses succeed and has broken into various fields such as tech, athletics, apparel, restaurant, pets and more. Kamerion has a passion for social entrepreneurship, giving back to his community, and investing in companies that have a positive impact on society. Key Words - Entrepreneurship in sports, social entrepreneurship, investments, socially conscious

Re-posting our conversation with J.B. Bernstein, President and CEO of athlete management firm, Access Group, and CMO of sports marketing and athlete representation company, Seven Figures Management. His insane work ethic and incredible drive has led him to become one of the most respected marketing experts in the world of sports today. At a time when his sports agency company was on the verge of collapse, J.B. took a leap of faith, entering completely uncharted waters to find the world’s next Yao Ming. He decided to host a baseball competition in of all places India, at a time when baseball was nearly unheard of in that part of the world. The competition attracted over 35,000 contestants, which eventually sprung into a groundbreaking opportunity to sign two of the first ever Indian pro-league baseball players, Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel to the Major Leagues. The story got on Disney’s radar and was turned into a heart-warming biographical film, Million Dollar Arm, where J.B. was portrayed by Emmy Award winning actor, Jon Hamm.

Lisa Druxman is the founder and CEO of FIT4MOM, the nations leading company for pre and postnatal health, wellness and fitness programs for every date of motherhood. Since its launch in 2001, FIT4MOM has created business opportunities for moms nationwide with 300 franchises and over 1000 locations across the U.S. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Lisa is also a speaker, author and podcaster. She has appeared on the Today Show, CNN, Access Hollywood and in motherhood magazines such as Fit Pregnancy and more. Every day Lisa lives by FIT4MOM’s mission of helping mothers make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Key Words - Motherhood, women in entrepreneurship, television appearance, fitness, franchise

Re-Posting our conversation with Jason Feifer. Jason is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of three podcasts: Pessimists Archive, a history show about why people resist new things; Hush Money, about the way money makes life awkward; and Problem Solvers, about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their business. He is also co-author of the novel, Mr. Nice Guy. In today’s episode, Jason shares with us some strategies for persevering through adversity and embracing the inevitable changes of life. Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Embracing Change, Innovation, resilience.

Today’s guest is Ian Adair. Ian is a nonprofit industry influencer, mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, and recognized expert in leadership, fundraising, and nonprofit management. He is the author of Stronger Than Stigma. A Call to Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration. Ian is the Executive Director of the Gracepoint Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Gracepoint, which impacts the lives of more than 30,000 individuals each year, seeking mental health, medical, and addiction services in Tampa Florida. In this episode, Ian discusses the importance of mental health in the workplace, the intersection between leadership and mental health, and self-care. Key Words - Mental health awareness, leadership, self-care, non-profit

Re-posting our episode with Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, founders of Barefoot Wine and authors of the best-selling book, “The Barefoot Spirit.” In this episode, Michael and Bonnie share the details of how they turned a collections nightmare into America’s #1 wine brand. Key Words: Branding, Supply Chain, Business Partners, Pivoting.

Re-Posting our conversation with Frans Johansson. In this episode, Frans delves into the motivation and insights behind his groundbreaking book, "The Medici Effect" and provides some solid advice to aspiring entrepreneurs on identifying opportunities, dealing with failure and breaking free from limiting mental associations. Key Words: Diversity and Networks, resilience, Opportunity Recognition, Ideation, Blueprint for Success.

Sean Green and Eric Heiert are the Co-founders of Safehouse. Sean has ten years of experience creating content and developing brands on the internet that he has perfected through his previous positions as the creative director at Twitch and a visual storyteller at Esports. Eric is a live stream event producer who has produced hundreds of digital events as a talent buyer, media coordinator, and program director. Together Sean and Eric created Safehouse, a livestream production that showcases interactive music performances online with a mission to empower musicians through a modern approach to discoverability and autonomy in the music industry through livestreaming. Since launching in 2016, Safehouse has hosted over 200 shows, featuring over 800 artists to nearly one million music lovers from all corners of the world. Key Words - Music industry, live streaming, partnership, engagement

Re-posting our episode with Kevin Harrington. Kevin is a serial entrepreneur and original Shark from the hit TV series, SharkTank. In this episode, he shares his journey of how he was able to build a multimillion-dollar empire from the ground up. This episode is loaded with a wealth of practical and proven strategies for success as a start-up or as an established entrepreneur. Key Words: Selling, Financial Literacy, Investing, Funding, Pivoting, resilience.

Trey Taylor is an expert at strategic planning for C-suit leaders and the author of his new best-selling book titled A CEO Only Does Three Things. Trey has over 20 years of experience with practical knowledge, training, and consulting with some of the world’s largest companies. He has experience working in numerous industries such as insurance, finance and technology. Hundreds of CEOs have used Trey’s methods to create fulfilling, efficient, and professional work lives. Key Words - Entrepreneurial consulting, CEO, leadership strategies, insurance, finance

Today's guest is Sabrina Protic, she is a published author, certified life coach, founder of Women's Entrepreneurial Empowerment and a licensed financial services coach. In this episode, Sabrina shares her story of how she leaped into entrepreneurship during one of the darkest moments of her life and how she was able to pivot from nearly four decades of being a manager in Corporate America to an entirely new industry as her own boss. Key Words - Women in entrepreneurship, financial coaching, pandemic

Hugh Campbell is the Co-Founder of AC4S Technologies, a tech support company based in Tampa Bay, Florida. Hugh has launched five companies and is a seasoned entrepreneur in the technology space. In Today’s episode, Hugh and I discuss topics such as the importance of surrounding yourself with the right team, learning from failure, and why you should always read contracts before you sign. Key Words - Team development, leadership strategies, technology, innovation

Dr. Jacqueline Darna is the CEO and medical inventor of the NoMo Nausea band. Her products offer a natural way to remedy nausea and its various symptoms instantly. Her products have been distributed in 12 countries and can be found in 30,000 big box retail stores. She is an award-winning naturopathic physician and has been featured on ABC, NBC, the Today Show, Day Time, and multiple radio stations nationwide for her innovative products. In this episode, we discuss how she built her company, the challenges she faced along the way, and how she has overcome them. Key Words - Women in entrepreneurship, innovative healthcare, worldwide

Christina Sparks is the founder and CEO of Soulgani activewear, a high quality U.S. based and U.S. made activewear company. In working for over a decade in corporate leadership roles, Christina took a leap in 2018 and became her own boss. Today, Soulgani is growing as a company that makes a difference. Christina and her company gain inspiration from across the globe and make it their point of duty to give back to every town, village or city that inspired their designs. In this episode, Christina discusses how she left her role as a corporate leader behind to start her entrepreneurial journey, how to manage people effectively, and the power of giving back. Key Words - Culture, entrepreneurship discipline, lifestyle, startup, humanitarian

Bill McGill is the founder and Executive Chairman of MarineMax, the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer. Bill is an award-winning boating industry leader with over 40 years of experience. He has led MarineMax into the Boating Industry’s Hall of Fame, after twice being awarded the number one dealer in the US. As a lifelong water skier and boater, he has a passion for the industry and is dedicated to helping his customers enjoy the boating lifestyle. Key Words - Opportunity recognition, motivation, passion

Renee Phillip is a professional development consultant and entrepreneur based in Antigua. Renee has taken her over 25 years of teaching, training, consulting and coaching experience and founded the Business Cove Learning Academy, a learning center in the Caribbean island of Antigua, that teaches entrepreneurship, management, and business skills to students and professionals. In this episode, Renee talks about her experience as an entrepreneur in Antigua, the global effects of the pandemic on entrepreneurship in small island states and the future of business in a constantly changing world. Key Words - Adaptability, funding options, effects of the pandemic

Michael Morris is a professor of entrepreneurship and social innovation of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, where he focuses on new venture creation, social entrepreneurship and innovation; corporate venturing; entrepreneurship and poverty and more. He has authored 13 books, 24 book chapters, and more than 130 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Key Words - Social entrepreneurship, economic development, poverty reduction, entrepreneurship education

B. Jeffrey Madoff is a film producer, director, playwriter and entrepreneur. He is the founder of New York City based video production company, Madoff Productions, and author of Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas. Jeff has edited and directed award winning commercials, documentaries and web content around the world for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Tiffany, Radio City, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Harvard University. Key Words - Production industry, career development, startup venture

Colin Jones is a seasoned entrepreneur, entrepreneurship educator, researcher, and author. For over 20 years, Colin has taught and written on entrepreneurship education, academic development, and heutagogy at institutions such as the University of Southern Queensland and the University of Tasmania in Australia. Colin is the host of the Reasonable Adventurer’s Show, a podcast focused on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education; and he is the author of a number of books including How To Teach Entrepreneurship and How to Become an Entrepreneurship Educator. In this interview, Colin and EnFactor host, Rebecca White, discuss the importance of entrepreneurship education and how entrepreneurs and educators can pivot in a rapidly changing world. Key Words - Confidence, self-reflection, the journey of entrepreneurship

Rupak Doshi is the current co-founder and CEO of OmniSync, a software platform that guides entrepreneurs through step-by-step execution of essential projects that stem from the overall mission of raising funds to launch and scale their companies. In this interview, Rupak discusses how he got started through the incubator and investor group, Launch Factory, and his vision for OmniSync in the years to come. Key Words: Startups, Incubator, Innovation.

James Hereford is the co-founder and COO of Launch Factory, a unique startup studio in San Diego California that develops business ideas then recruits talented entrepreneurs and provides them with funding and incubation to help them get started. Prior to launching this company, James has served in senior positions in companies such as Google, Chevron and INOVA Geophysical. He has a passion for entrepreneurship and technology, which clearly translates into his current venture. I hope you enjoy this discussion with James Hereford. Key Words: Startups, Incubator, Investing.

Brad Chisum is the co-founder and former CEO of Lumedyne Technologies, a MEMS Inertial Sensor company that was acquired by Google. Currently, Brad is the co-founder and CEO of the Launch Factory, a startup studio in San Diego, California. In this interview Brand and I talk about his unique approach to sourcing and launching talented entrepreneurs to start great companies and his advice to startup entrepreneurs. Key Words: Startups, Incubator, Investing.

Caue Suplicy is the CEO and co-founder of Barnana, a multimillion-dollar business that uses sustainability practices to create organic snacks, while also supporting fair farming practices among indigenous communities in South America. In this episode, Caue tells the fascinating story behind Barnana’s genesis, the ins and outs of the business and the sustainability practices that he and his partners incorporated into their business model. Key Words: Social Entrepreneurship, B-Corp, Sustainability.

Darren Berkovitz is the co-founder of TeleSign, a digital identity and programmable communications company whose services are used by billions of internet users monthly and 21 of the 25 largest internet companies. He has been featured in hundreds of media outlets including Good Morning America, Entrepreneur.com and MSNBC.com. In 2017, TeleSign was purchased by BICS, one of the largest telcos in the world, for over 300 million dollars. Since then, Darren has returned to his founder roots focusing on investing and advising to early-stage companies. Key Words: Innovation, Internet Security, Resilience, Incubator.

Adam Labadie is the owner and CEO of The Arch Cart Sanitizer. In unprecedented times, where we are experiencing a global pandemic, Adam has created a possible solution for a safer shopping experience, an automated Arch designed apparatus for sanitizing grocery and medical carts by using EPA approved chemicals that kill viruses like COVID-19. In this episode, Adam discusses his plans for this company and just how he got from concept design to readiness for market in under 6 months. Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Pivoting, Product Development, Technology, Entrepreneurship.

This episode feature's senior executive and experienced CEO, Ted Teele. Ted is the former CEO of Touchtown, a tech company focused on improving the quality of life for seniors. In this podcast, Ted and EnFactor host, Rebecca White discuss the future of tech, and what he has learned from almost 20 years of experience as CEO or President of high-growth technology companies in various industries. Key Words: Entrepreneurial Mindset.

Today's guest is Nicholas Hinrichsen, who went to Stanford Business School in 2011 and started a digital automotive retail company after graduating in 2013. Nicholas and his co-founder Chris Coleman went through the startup accelerator YCombinator and raised a total of $10M in Venture Funding before they sold the business to Carvana in 2017. In this episode, Nicholas talks about the importance of failure and gaining insights, which ultimately led to his new business WithClutch.com. Nicholas left Carvana in June to start a digital platform to refinance auto loans and save millions of Americans thousands of dollars on their car payments. Key Words: Technology Entrepreneurship, Incubator Program, Accelerator Program.

Jen Hall is an executive coach and licensed psychologist; co-author of the leadership assessment, Coaching Mindset Index; and co-author of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile. Today, Jen gives us a glimpse of what she has gathered from over 20 years of experience coaching entrepreneurs and executives on cultivating an unshakable entrepreneurial mindset. Key Words: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Mindset.

Crystal Morris is the president and founder of Gator Cases, one of the leading manufacturers of case solutions for the music & pro audio industries. In this episode, Crystal shares how she transformed Gator Cases from a small family business to become a global leader in music equipment cases. Key Words: Family Business.

Edouard Carrie is the founder and CEO of Environmental Cleaning Solutions S.A. (ECSSA), a recycling company that has taken steps to address the issues of sanitation and employment in Haiti. Since inception ECSSA has collected over 60million pounds of plastic material while providing income and opportunities to thousands of citizens of Haiti. Key Words: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability.