Zing Farmer
Eric Rygg ’04 is a fourth-generation horseradish farmer whose Huntsinger Farms grows the spicy root vegetable on nearly 1,000 acres in Wisconsin.
Stories
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A Sea Change
The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry began service in San Francisco Bay on July 19, reports the Associated Press.
Running Growth
CBS Sunday Morning interviewed Chris Davis ’08 as part of its profile of New Balance, which grew its sales by 23 percent to $6.5 billion in 2023.
Serious about Ciders
On Fire for Her Students
In a new Midd Moment podcast episode, Annie Weinberg ’10 shared how she left a successful finance career to pursue her passion for education and eventually founded the Alexander Twilight Academy, which provides rigorous academic and mentoring support for under-resourced students.
Focused Force
Salesforce turned 25 this year, and CNBC traces its history in a profile of cofounder Parker Harris ’89.
Global Fixer
Nicole Sahin MBA ’05 appeared on the Fortune Magazine podcast Leadership Next to discuss why globalization is far from dead, the importance of a solid onboarding system for remote-first companies, and how her company is utilizing AI.
Reviving Memphis Neighborhoods
Roshun Austin ’93 spoke with Style Blueprint about finding her way to community development work after getting a biochemistry degree from Middlebury and doing a stint at Teach for America.
Ahead of the Automation Curve