Jacob Siwak of Forsythia is on a mission to reinvent what a restaurant can be. It’s no secret that the restaurant industry is not for the faint of heart. Grueling hours, physically demanding tasks, and an attitude of “paying your dues” are served up alongside low pay and worker protections. After stints cooking at some of the best kitchens in New York - including Olmsted and Misi - Jacob went to work in Rome and experienced firsthand a different kind of restaurant that is centered around the needs of people: both the workers and the guests. He returned to New York to open Forsythia, a Roman restaurant with a foundation in Italian cooking and New York hospitality. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about building a business from first principles, operating an experiential business with the “lean startup” philosophy of a tech company, and a concept that represents a more fair and just future direction for the restaurant industry.

Creatives at Work introduces you to the innovators & creative entrepreneurs behind the most interesting emerging businesses today. You’ll get an intimate view into their entrepreneurial process as they share unconventional insights and their personal cheat codes to success. Join us for deep, wide ranging discussions about creating businesses that matter - and perhaps be inspired to build something new yourself.

Date: Monday, March 1, 2021 from 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Price: Free

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