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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2025 · 26 MIN

Karla Trotman, Gregg Ficery, Sumeet Syal | IG Live

from Office Hours with David Meltzer

Karla TrotmanKarla Trotman is the president and CEO of Electro Soft, Inc. (ESI), a family-founded electronics manufacturing company. With degrees from Penn State and Drexel University, she built a strong foundation in logistics, purchasing, and e-commerce through roles at companies like Honeywell and IKEA. Her entrepreneurial spirit emerged when she launched the Belly Button Boutique, an online store for pre- and postnatal women, which gained international recognition and celebrity clientele. Returning to ESI, she rose through leadership roles, driving growth through online marketing and acquisitions, and now leads the company as CEO. Her accomplishments have earned her accolades like Enterprising Woman of the Year and the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award.Gregg FiceryGregg Ficery, a Pittsburgh native, grew up immersed in his family’s rich history, including stories about his great-grandfather's pre-NFL professional football career. This family legacy inspired his groundbreaking book, Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story. A former college tennis player at Georgetown University, Gregg went on to have a 33-year business career and founded his own business valuation consulting firm a decade ago.Sumeet SyalSumeet is a technology executive with 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development. As VP of Global Sales & Marketing at Intel, he has driven high-impact deals with Apple, Google, Samsung, and HP, while leading teams in hardware/software sales, marketing, and product management. A recognized thought leader featured in outlets like CNET and TechCrunch, Sumeet also teaches at San Jose State University and is a certified executive coach from UC Berkeley Haas. Through his platform, 3Doshas.com, he provides tailored coaching solutions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karla TrotmanKarla Trotman is the president and CEO of Electro Soft, Inc. (ESI), a family-founded electronics manufacturing company. With degrees from Penn State and Drexel University, she built a strong foundation in logistics, purchasing, and e-commerce through roles at companies like Honeywell and IKEA. Her entrepreneurial spirit emerged when she launched the Belly Button Boutique, an online store for pre- and postnatal women, which gained international recognition and celebrity clientele. Returning to ESI, she rose through leadership roles, driving growth through online marketing and acquisitions, and now leads the company as CEO. Her accomplishments have earned her accolades like Enterprising Woman of the Year and the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award.Gregg FiceryGregg Ficery, a Pittsburgh native, grew up immersed in his family’s rich history, including stories about his great-grandfather's pre-NFL professional football career. This family legacy inspired his groundbreaking book, Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story. A former college tennis player at Georgetown University, Gregg went on to have a 33-year business career and founded his own business valuation consulting firm a decade ago.Sumeet SyalSumeet is a technology executive with 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development. As VP of Global Sales & Marketing at Intel, he has driven high-impact deals with Apple, Google, Samsung, and HP, while leading teams in hardware/software sales, marketing, and product management. A recognized thought leader featured in outlets like CNET and TechCrunch, Sumeet also teaches at San Jose State University and is a certified executive coach from UC Berkeley Haas. Through his platform, 3Doshas.com, he provides tailored coaching solutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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