Judd Zebersky officially stepped down as CEO of Jazwares on March 20, 2026, ending a nearly three-decade run at the company he founded after leaving his law practice in the late 1990s. David Neustein, who served as Chief Operating Officer for 14 years, took over the chief executive role on March 23, 2026. The transition marked the close of a defining chapter for one of the toy industry's most unusual founder stories.From Attorney to Toy...
Recognition on Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list is not given for potential. It is awarded for demonstrated results, and when Justin Fulcher appeared on the Healthcare & Science edition in 2017, he had spent four years building a telemedicine company that operated across multiple Asian countries at a time when remote healthcare was still considered a fringe concept in much of the region.The Company Behind the RecognitionRingMD, which Fulcher...
Client loyalty in wealth management is not something that can be promised or marketed into existence. According to Justin Nelson, Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Connecticut, it is earned through daily decisions to act with integrity. After nearly 30 years in the industry, JP Morgan's Justin Nelson has a clear-eyed view of what separates advisors who retain clients for decades from those who do not.The answer, he says, is...
Most origin stories in the podcast industry involve someone buying a microphone and figuring things out as they go. Greg Soros's story runs in the opposite direction. By the time he launched Podcraft Media Lab, the Greg Soros podcaster had spent a decade inside major audio operations, earning a certificate from Berklee College of Music and working his way up from intern to senior producer at prominent media companies.That foundation matters....
When Michael Polk joined Implus LLC as CEO in 2020, he brought with him a career's worth of experience running large, complex organizations. His prior roles at Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Kraft Foods, and Newell Brands had shaped him into a polished executive who understood how to operate at scale. What he discovered at Implus, however, was something different: a chance to lead with his hands firmly on the wheel.Closer to the WorkIn his...
The drive from East Bayside to the job site in Cape Elizabeth takes about 25 minutes, longer if the Route 1 bridge backs up. Yehuda Gittelson leaves before 7 a.m. most mornings, thermos wedged between the seats of his Subaru, radio off. He uses the quiet time to think through the day's install before he arrives: roof pitch, panel count, inverter placement, and where the conduit will need to run through the attic. By the time he pulls into a...
For John Engel, the chief operating officer of Gulf Coast Western, the best partnerships start with honesty not optimism. Engel, who spent years in finance before joining the Dallas exploration firm, says the company's practice of leading with risk disclosure rather than promises is what initially set Gulf Coast Western apart for him personally.A Podcast Conversation That Explains the ModelIn a recent episode of the "Wealthability for CPAs"...
After scaling the telemedicine platform RingMD, founder Justin Fulcher is entering a new phase focused on cultivating Charleston’s growing technology community, according to reporting from Charleston Digital. The article details Fulcher’s transition from global product execution to hands-on engagement with local startups and emerging founders.In a recent Medium essay, Justin Fulcher examined how consequential errors often begin as reasonable...
Karl Studer's co-founding of Probst Electric Inc. marked a pivotal moment in his career trajectory and the electrical contracting industry. Leveraging his lineman expertise, Studer and his co-founder recognized opportunities in the market for specialized electrical services. Their vision was to build a company that combined technical excellence with customer focus and operational efficiency.From inception, Probst Electric distinguished itself...
Wasps and other stinging insects occupy a complex place in residential pest management. Many species provide genuine ecological value -- pollinating plants, controlling garden pests, and serving as prey for birds and other wildlife. Others, particularly those that nest in high-traffic areas near homes, represent genuine safety concerns that warrant professional attention.Yellow jackets are among the most aggressive common stinging insects. They...