CT Business Blend ; Third Annual Innovators Issue 12-15-25

Greg Bordonaro from the Hartford Business Journal discussed the third annual innovators issue, highlighting eight profiled individuals, including Jay Walker, founder of Priceline.com, and Austin McCord, who transformed a power plant into a public park. Walker's new company, Object Systems, aims to reshore pharmaceutical manufacturing. McCord's ventures include Casana, a health tech company, and the National Havoc Robot League. Steve Leonard Jr. is transitioning his family business, Student Leather, to the next generation. Electric Boat plans to hire 1,000 people annually over three years, despite supply chain issues, and has acquired several properties for future expansion.