On February 22nd, Related Life hosted a panel in partnership with 1909, a nonprofit organization and members-only community supporting early-stage founders, small business owners, and creative freelancers in Palm Beach County.
The dynamic panel discussion explored what it takes to start, grow, and scale a business in West Palm Beach. Moderated by Shana Ostrovitz, Executive Director of 1909, the conversation included industry leaders Elisa Marshall, Co-Founder of Maman; Gaida Zirkelbach, Co-Founder and CEO of SustainaBase; and Nick Mohnacky, Co-Founder and CEO of bundleIQ.
Panelists shared candid stories about their entrepreneurial journeys, offering practical advice and discussing the advantages of launching a business in one of South Florida’s most exciting innovation ecosystems, West Palm Beach. The evening concluded with a networking session, giving attendees the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and continue conversations sparked by the panel.
