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Still Growing Strong

     

 

 

Since 2003, NYER has spoken to hundreds of successful entrepreneurs who have gone on to do even bigger and better things. Here, inspirational updates on the road some of them have traveled since we last saw them—and where they’re headed.

Interviews by Molly Gregor

 

Norm Brodsky, entrepreneur, “Street Smarts” columnist for Inc. magazine, and the founder of numerous businesses, including CitiStorage in Brooklyn.

Read Norm's original NYER profile.

 

Andy Dunn, co-founder and CEO of Bonobos, an innovative menswear retailer that started out by offering made-to-order pants. They sell through their website, six locations, and select Nordstrom stores.

Read Andy's original NYER profile.

 

Ben Lerer, co-founder and CEO of Thrillist Media Group, which merged Thrillist, the men’s digital lifestyle publication, with Jackthreads, a men’s members-only shopping club.

Read Ben's original NYER profile.

 

Danny Meyer, founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, with more than 11 restaurants in NYC.

Read Danny's original NYER profile.

 

Laurel Touby, founder of mediabistro.com, a website that publishes blogs and job listings for journalists.

Read Laurel's original NYER profile.

 

Ken Giddon, co-owner of Rothman’s, a family-run men’s clothing retailer that’s been in business in Manhattan since the 1920s.

Read Ken's original NYER profile.

 

Steve Hindy, co-founder and president of Brooklyn Brewery.

Read Steve's original NYER profile.

 

Jon Bloostein, owner and CEO of Heartland Brewery.

Read Jon's original NYER profile.

 

AJ Khubani, CEO and founder of Telebrands, the marketer of “As Seen on TV” products.

Read AJ's original NYER profile.

 

Rob Stone, founder and co-CEO of Cornerstone Promotion and co-founder of FADER Media, is a music, media, and branding executive in NYC.

Read Rob's original NYER profile.

 

Stew Leonard Jr., president and CEO of Stew Leonard’s family-owned and -operated, farm-fresh grocery stores. 

Read Stew's original NYER profile.