My conversation with Brandon Smith, NOOMA co-Founder, took place as he was driving with his brother and two work colleagues in a car from Cleveland to Baltimore for a Natural Products Expo show. Exactly what entrepreneurs are doing every single day of the year. Really appreciated Miami University’s Director of External Relations and alum Nick Petraglia for connecting the dots and making the conversation happen. Brandon articulately explains the origin of NOOMA – an organic electrolyte drink and what it is going to take to win in the beverage game. He has incredible fortitude, dedication and a clear sense of direction….but as in all new businesses, not without some bumps. He explains the bumps and how he has overcome them. His story about staying up to 3am on this product while his hockey team had a game 7 the next day is…well….just perfect.
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Mary van Praag, Global Chief Executive Officer at Milani Cosmetics
Mike Smerklo, Co Founder & Managing Director, Next Coast Ventures
Kia Nalls, Work-based Learning Solutions Creator at Sinclair Community College
Roger Howe, U.S. Precision Lens (retired)
Amy Armstrong, Co-Parent Coach, Coach Trainer, Mediator at The Center for Family Resolution
John Altman, serial entrepreneur and business leader
George Heath, Board of Directors of Sea-Land Chemical Company, former group president at Sherwin-Williams
Francie Henry, Regional President at Fifth Third Bank
Steve Katzfey, Chief Procurement Officer at Stanley Black & Decker
Michael Moses, Executive Managing Director, GBX Group
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Neal Restivo, Chief Executive Officer at Oatey Company
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