Rekindling Success:
Brewing Change Beyond the Bottom Line
Alicia Officer – Founder & CEO, Unapologetic Coffee

A city long defined by chicken wings, football, and relentless snowstorms. A place once overshadowed by its industrial past, bound by stereotypes and underdog narratives. But now, the heartbeat of our city is shifting. Buffalo is being redefined–not by the world, but by the people who call it home.
This series is a collection of voices that echo across our city, from the historic streets of downtown to the vibrant neighborhoods that make up our community. These stories are each unique yet woven together by a shared vision to reshape what it means to live, work, and thrive in Buffalo.
Rekindling Success:
Alicia Officer – Founder & CEO, Unapologetic Coffee
Rebuilding a City’s Core,
John Cimperman – Founder, 42 North Brewing Company
Reimagining the Startup Scene:
Richard Kim – Director of Startup Ventures, UB
Reinvesting in Our City:
Chuck Lannon – Co-founder, Life Storage
Reinventing Barbecue:
Ryan Fernandez – Pitmaster & Owner, Southern Junction
Reimagining What It Means
Peter Marlette – President, Buffalo Pro Soccer
Rebuilding the American Dream
Beatrice Sifa – Manufacturing Associate & Team Lead, Top Seedz
Reviving Buffalo
Stewart Fonville – Owner, Mobile Eco Steam
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Vikas Mehta – COO, ACV Auctions
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Nick Kosinski – US East Managing Director, Odoo
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Stephen Tucker – President & CEO, Northland Workforce Training Center
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Mike Wisler – CIO, M&T Bank