Conquering Columbus Podcast

Sean and Addison are the Co-Founders of S’wich Social, a build-your-own ice cream sandwich shop based in Italian Village! Sean and Addison launched S’wich Social in March of 2021.

Service! Is a non-profit focused on meeting the ever-changing needs of service industry professionals, which was birthed out of the outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic. When Governor DeWine closed in-restaurant dining in March 2020, the founding group immediately sprang into action and put together a plan and process for providing free meals to those who …

Rita McNeil Danish is the CEO of Signal Ohio – an independent, community-led, nonprofit newsroom. It’s one of the largest local nonprofit news startups in the country with a newsroom in Cleveland and one upcoming in Akron.

Brad Griffith is the Founder and President of Buckeye Innovation. Buckeye Innovation believes all businesses and organizations deserve equitable access to the best software and design. For the past 14 years, their team has combined the best of software engineering, design, and strategic planning to provide businesses with a sustainable, maintainable website or mobile application …

Matt is the Founder and Creative Director of Made by Things, an award winning animation studio that helps connect brands to their audience by using a combination of strategy and video content. Matt and his team have worked with some of the most recognizable brands in the world, and they’re based right here in Columbus

Bob Szuter is a Cofounder and the Head of Operations at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing. Wolf’s Ridge Brewing was established in 2013 by Bob and his father, Alan, with a passion for brewing. Today, Wolf’s Ridge is a centerpiece of the Columbus brewing community, and they also have a sister location, Understory, located in Cliftonville.  

Paula Haines is the CEO of Freedom a la Cart, and has led the organization since June 2016. She began her work at Freedom in 2013 as a volunteer, board member and founder of the Eat Up! Paula leads the organization from an entrepreneurial perspective having operated her own boutique marketing agency for ten years. …

Seventh Son Brewing is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this year, and since their inception have grown to become a staple of the Columbus brewing community. In this episode Jen and Collin talk about how Seventh Son got started, how things have changed over the past 10 years, and where they’re heading from here

Carla Epler is the COO of Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, which was established in 1886 by J. Fred Schmidt, and it has been a staple of German food in Columbus ever since. Carla has been working at Schmidt’s since 1987, and she is also the executive director for Columbus Oktoberfest.

Dr. Christofides opened Endocrinology Associates in 2000, a medical clinic specializing in diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormone therapy, weight management, and clinical research. She also offers transgender and transitional care services for the LGBPTQA community. She currently serves as Managing Partner of the MediZen Institute, Columbus’ premier medical institute for people in pursuit of medical mindfulness, …

TRADR is a mobile app that automates the process of following financial markets. Their technology continuously monitors thousands of securities and surfaces what is most relevant at any given time. Instead of a conventional watchlist, they use feeds similar to your favorite social media apps, and their relevance-driven Market Intelligence Feeds focus on different strategies, …

Description: Kelley Griesmer serves as the President and CEO of The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, a public foundation with a mission to transform the lives of women and girls by mobilizing the collective power and passion of all people working together. As a bridge builder with an unwavering commitment to gender equity, inclusivity, and …

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio (Formerly CATCO) is dedicated to harnessing the transformational power of theatre that engages with the current moment to inspire a community of empathy for adults and young people.

Donald Halpern is a serial entrepreneur, having founded companies such as Loss-Proof, Freakmount, and Loctote Industrial Bag Company. For Loctote, he pitched the company on the show Shark Tank, where he made a deal with shark Robert Herjavec to raise $150k for the business.

High Bank Distillery Co. is a distillery and restaurant located in Grandview, OH. The team at High Bank distills Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, and Rum, and their restaurant serves a variety of options that change fairly often with the seasons. They’re most known for their world-class meals, award winning cocktails, and unmatched environment.

Dryver is a personal driving service that serves both business and personal needs in the Columbus area and Nationwide (32 states, 77 cities). They’ve been providing safe transportation and creating jobs since 2010; and they’re slightly different than other ride share companies as they’ll drive your car so that you don’t have to.

battleface provides travel insurance benefits and services to travelers visiting or working internationally, including in the world’s most challenging destinations. They cover emergency medical treatment, evacuation and accidents, adventure activities, and travel to isolated places, with 24/7 assistance and claims services. Sasha Gainullin is the CEO of battleface, and Anthony Spiteri is the CTO. Anthony …

Floriss Group helps CEOs and sales leaders build reliable, high-performance sales growth engines at scale; led by Founder and CEO, James Rores. On this episode, Mike and Josh talk with James about his entrepreneurial journey, how he helps business leaders systematize their sales teams, and more.

Valter Veliu is the Owner and Head Chef of Valter’s at the Maennerchor, a German restaurant in Columbus’ own German Village.

Noble Method is a new fitness studio in Columbus, Ohio that focuses on bringing the most cutting edge fitness equipment and methods to the city, along with capturing the big-city feel that you get working out in studios in cities such as LA or NYC.