Chef Wiley Bates III is a popular speaker for the young professional networking group, and he held our attention for over an hour sharing his lived experiences as well as the recommendations for pivoting a career "when the SHIFT hits the fan." Adam Howell co-hosted the discussion.
The Founder of the Food Edge Conference, Lauren Abda joined us for an entrepreneurship conversation with the RCA Hustlers Under 40. Food Edge is an annual conference that brings together the food industry’s largest brands, dynamic start-ups, disruptive leaders, and leading researchers to discuss the future of food. Packed with 2 days of inspiring speakers, innovation workshops, and fireside chats, the summit explores trends, strategies, and capabilities that help food innovators and entrepreneurs differentiate themselves in the marketplace. Food Edge explores food innovation with a focus on sustainable sourcing, recipe innovation, product design, customer experience, and social media.