Fordham University’s Business in Fashion and Luxury (BiFL) association recently hosted a networking event at The Boss Store at Columbus Circle near Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. Following the event, Gabelli School of Business students had the opportunity to build their business wardrobe by exploring Hugo Boss’ three-story location. Two guest panelists were present: Robyn Carter, founder and CEO of Jump Rope Innovation, and Brian Choi, CEO of The Food Institute.
In an event managed by Nina Show, president of BiFL, and Nial Stevensen, vice president of events and communications at BiFL, Carter and Choi responded to prompts and took questions from an audience of students. When asked by Show, Choi began the conversation by reflecting on Hugo Boss’ motto of having a “#BOSSMINDSET.” “A true boss is someone who has people who want to follow you,” said Choi.
Choi, who worked in private equity and investment banking before becoming an entrepreneur, noted that passion and commitment were important to have as a boss and in the job itself. “Life is too short to just chase a paycheck,” Choihe said. “Being a boss means you are giving back to the community, your folks, partners, and investing in the next generation.
We use different sources to hone in on how the future of the food and business industry is going to evolve.” Questions were also raised by Show about the rise of influencer marketing as a potential field of entry for Gabelli students. “Influencers ar.