“I didn’t start Litterati with this idea of creating a business, but as I’ve gone over the years what has become obvious is that there’s value in what we’re creating and we belive that the best way to create the biggest impact possible is by using business as a force for good.”

“The first piece of advice I would give them (college undergrad) to say managing your career, you have to go backward as say “start your career”, most important thing they need to do is get that first opportunity and go out there and do it some work and get exposure on it. I wouldn’t obsess about what the first job is to any degree in terms of prioritizing where it is located, but you know it align with what your strengths are and your interest and just get started”

“Don’t think that cutting cost by dropping employees down to the bare minimum is a smart move, it hurts your business in so many ways. Far better to have an extra talented person within your team who’ll challenge your other team members and or if somebody’s failing your feel more comfortable with getting rid of them because you can drop somebody in straight away.”

“I’ve always wanted to contribute to this world of food and beverage that I love so much. It’s just so exciting to see people enjoy it and to see it go on amazing cocktail lists and be made into these beautiful cocktails.”

“And so our view is that if we can utilize some of the resources the business creates to make sure their kids have a path to college and career through tutoring through mentoring through a variety of things then we’re going to have a workforce that you just can’t beat.”