Member Spotlight |
Read more below to learn more about Alex!
Q: What’s the last show you binge-watched?
A: Barry on HBO. I had heard a lot about it and knew it had a star-studded cast but was skeptical at first. Turned out to be a really good show!
Q: Is there a product you can’t live without?
A: My wok and chef’s knife. I make a lot of my meals and learned very quickly that struggling through with poorly made cooking tools I have had for years made cooking much harder.
Q: What’s your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
A: Saturday morning walk with the kids and dogs in Red Mountain Park. Grab lunch & drinks with family and friends at Back Forty. Enjoy a sporting event with the family at Protective (UAB, Stallions, Legion…really any will do).
Sunday (late morning) take the kids to Satellite for chai tea lattes and to play some old-school video games (my kids’ favorite is Rampage on N64). Enjoy an afternoon/evening at City Walk.
Q: In addition to your job title, tell us a little bit about what you do / what your company does.
A: Ernst & Young (EY) is one of the “Big 4” accounting firms, however, I do NOTHING in accounting. I do mainly Sales and Delivery of technology solutions and services to the State government, mostly in the Medicaid and Health & Human Services (think Food Stamps, Welfare, etc.). We just won our first piece of work with the State of Alabama!
Q: What is your favorite thing about Forge?
A: The energy of the people here. I have been a member for 4 years now and have seen some really cool ideas blossom and watched others grow quickly in their careers. That, in addition to the events, causes there to be a lot of positive energy.
Q: What is your favorite spot/place to go to at Forge?
A: The couches during Happy Hour. That’s where real personal & business connections are made. It is one of the few times we are all sitting around without our technology in front of our face, so we get to actually connect.
Member Spotlight |
MEET FORGE MEMBER, ANDREW REMINGTON, Sales/Accounting Manager at WineView!
Read more below to learn more about Andrew!
Q: What’s the last show you binge-watched?
A: “60 Days In” on Netflix. Docuseries on Alabama’s own Etowah County jail and its flaws. Undercover “criminals” go in as inmates to get the inside scoop on what’s going on in jail. Highly recommend it!
Q: Is there a product you can’t live without?
A: As a parent, Disney+ subscription. Also as a parent, my Nespresso machine.
Q: What’s your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
A: Saturday morning play golf, meet my wife and boys (aged 5 and almost 3) at the pool or for lunch. We would then have grandparents or a babysitter come, and we would go have a drink somewhere like Cayo Coco followed by dinner. So many great restaurants from which to choose! Sunday, tune into the NFL red zone channel on our porch while supervising the kids. Inevitably, a kid’s birthday party is sprinkled in there somewhere.
Q: In addition to your job title, tell us a little bit about what you do / what your company does.
A: I recently joined a startup called WineView in a sales and account management role. We provide restaurants with an innovative tool that helps them save time on their wine program, increase revenues, and delight guests. We do this through an app that allows even the most novice server to learn the restaurant’s wine list and make pairing recommendations on Day 1. We have created a sophisticated algorithm that matches wines from a restaurant’s list to its menu items. The app displays the top three wine recommendations varying in price point for each menu item. My job is to sell this technology including custom training tools to restaurants. There is a free version for consumers, so check it out!
Q: What is your favorite thing about Forge?
A: As someone who does not have a dedicated office, I can still find a quiet or private place to take phone calls. Honorable mention: proximity to the food hall.
Member Spotlight |
Read more below to learn more about Lance!
Q: What’s the last show you binge-watched?
A: My favorite show to watch is definitely Snowfall (HBO Max)! I had to binge-watch the old seasons to prepare for the release of the new episodes. Franklin Saint (main character) is a young CEO and businessman, so I love seeing how our stories are similar yet so different!
Q: Is there a product you can’t live without?
A: I can not live without my computer! I use it for personal things and business. Man, my Macbook is my heart, I love this thing!
Q: What’s your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
A: On a perfect day in Birmingham I start off the day relaxing at home then I meet up with some friends to go enjoy some of the things that the city has to offer. I usually go play basketball on Sundays and watch some sports. I love eating GOOD food, so I like to try new restaurants all over Birmingham.
Q: In addition to your job title, tell us a little bit about what you do / what your company does.
A: I am the CEO of Project EMS, Inc. we provide under-resourced students with opportunities to further their education through new and unique experiences, tutoring, mentoring, and scholarships. I love working with students (9th-12th grade) and mentoring them! I remember being that age and understanding how critical some of my decisions were.. so I love helping the next generation achieve their goals and achieve greatness!
Q: What is your favorite thing about Forge?
A: I love Forge because it feels like a family! Since I have been a member (July ’22) I have gotten to know a lot of other members and we all share our passions and figure out how we can work together to improve each other’s business. The staff are great and they make me feel right at home not to mention the events and free food.
Q: What is your favorite spot/place to go to at Forge?
A: I have developed a routine with speaking to my fellow community members that surround me by sitting at the community tables!
Member Spotlight |
Read more below to learn more about Elizabeth!
Q: What’s the last show you binge-watched?
A: The latest show I have binge-watched is the new Game of Thrones show House of the Dragon! So good!
Q: Is there a product you can’t live without?
A: One product I can’t live without is my AirPods. I listen to music all day!
Q: What’s your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
A: My ideal weekend in Birmingham would have to include dinner at Soho Social, live music at Avondale Brewery, and shopping in downtown Homewood. Breakfast at Sam’s Super Sandwiches and an iced coffee from Red Mountain Expresso is also required.
Q: In addition to your job title, tell us a little bit about what you do / what your company does.
A: I am an advertising specialist for AMZ Atlas. We work with our clients to help build their brand on Amazon’s platform. I work on the Ads team to manage all of our client’s ad strategies.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Forge?
A: My favorite thing about Forge is the community! Everyone here is so kind and welcoming, they make me look forward to coming to work!
