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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 53 MIN

Manish Vora - Founder & CEO Museum of Ice Cream on the Surprising Power of Ice Cream to Unify Cultures and Build Community

from Building Excellence · host Bailey Miles

#251: Manish Vora is the Founder and the CEO of the Museum of Ice Cream, an immersive “experium” built to bring people together through play, joy and creativity. In 2016 he launched the first pop-up in New York City, which quickly grew into a global phenomenon with multiple permanent locations across the United States and Singapore, known for its colorful interactive exhibits and multi-sensory experiences that blend art and ice cream culture. Before this venture, he transitioned from a successful career in investment banking and executive leadership, including serving as CEO of the experience-tech venue Lightbox and co-founding the contemporary art platform GREY AREA into building innovative, experience-driven spaces that prioritize connection and human engagement. A graduate of Yale University, Vora also co-leads Figure8, the parent company of Museum of Ice Cream, helping guide its strategic growth, partnerships and continued expansion in the experiential space. For more on Manish you can find him & the Museum of Ice Cream on social, as well ascwww.museumoficecream.com or check out any of their locations in NYC, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Singapore, and other future locations. Enjoy the show!

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#251: Manish Vora is the Founder and the CEO of the Museum of Ice Cream, an immersive “experium” built to bring people together through play, joy and creativity. In 2016 he launched the first pop-up in New York City, which quickly grew into a global phenomenon with multiple permanent locations across the United States and Singapore, known for its colorful interactive exhibits and multi-sensory experiences that blend art and ice cream culture. Before this venture, he transitioned from a succes...

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