Jamie Obletz took a position at Delaware North just as business in that industry was coming to a screeching halt. On this episode of Empire State Entrepreneurs, Jamie and Dave discusses how he dealt with the adversity and ushered the Sportservice division to new heights.
Highlights include: Heading to NYC for grad school Working at J.P. Morgan The marathon weeks of investment banking Advocating for yourself (Taking matters into your own hands) The Risk Journey Turning relationships into opportunities Coming home and starting new The value of establishing your value Holistic leadership Translating investment to growth Transitioning from silos Taking on an onslaught of challenges, and the relative reward Getting creative in tumultuous times Existing at the forefront of innovation Developing strength of culture The flexibility of private ownership and competing on an international stage The significance of corporate citizenship Always be learning Change Agenda Going from the highest of highs, to the lowest of lows, and then back up to the top Fun with islands
