Built In The Bluegrass

Please join us as we interview Chris Naber, Director of Product Development, of FirstBuild. FirstBuild is a Subsidiary of GE Appliances with a start-up feel. Located in Louisville, KY right on the corner of the University of Louisville. FirstBuild is focused on inventing what’s next for the home through a different process than the ordinary. They believe in co-creation with you! Anyone can share ideas, interact with them on social media about an idea, or even visit their location to share a

Please join us as we interview John Mittel, Co-Founder, of Phocus headquartered in Louisville, KY. Phocus is a tea-caffeinated sparkling water that was born from John Mittel and Tom O’Grady’s need for an alternative to energy drinks or soda. Phocus’ mission is to support healthy and productive lifestyles by eliminating the harmful impacts of sugar and sweeteners in beverages with their delicious, health-conscious, and thoughtfully caffeinated sparkling water. If you’re interested in an altern

Join us as we interview Ben Mulling, North American CEO, of TENTE Casters Inc. TENTE Casters Inc. is located in Hebron, KY, and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Their company motto is “Better Mobility. Better Life.”.We speak to Ben about the impact of mobility TENTE’s casters have in everyday life, where we can find TENTE’s casters, and where the casters industry is heading. Ben speaks about their great company culture, tight-knit community, and why they chose to stay in Northern Kentuck

Join us as we interview Greg Wilson, owner of Fibonacci LLC and Founder of HempWood. HempWood is located in Murray, Kentucky where the hemp industry was welcomed after the 2018 farm bill, and the first hemp seeds were planted in Kentucky. We talk with Greg about why he chose Kentucky as the home for HempWood, why hemp in the first place, and, most importantly, whether hemp is here to stay. HempWood is the only carbon-negative flooring currently on the market. Make sure to check them out and