Coffee with a T-bird hosted by Alex Rozenfeld
Grab a cup of coffee and join Alex Rozenfeld, Thunderbird alum and founder of Freshwater Investments, as he sits down with fellow T-bird graduates who are making an impact in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features open and insightful conversations that explore the pivotal moments, personal motivations, and lessons learned on their journeys.
From building companies across continents to leading global teams, these stories highlight the drive and mindset behind success. Whether you're a student, alum, or someone passionate about business and personal growth, you'll walk away with fresh ideas and real-world perspective.
This is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for connection, storytelling, and celebrating the global spirit of Thunderbird.
This podcast is sponsored by www.freshwaterinvestments.com
Coffee with a T-bird hosted by Alex Rozenfeld
Latest Episodes
Building the Future, One Flight at a Time with Manoel Coelho
In this episode of Coffee with a T-Bird, I sit down with Manuel Coelho—entrepreneur, Thunderbird alum, and founder of Speedbird Aero—to talk about what it really takes to build something from the ground up.We get into his journe...
Marc Sondheimer’s Journey: From Setbacks to an Oscar
In this episode of Coffee with T-Bird, Alex Rozenfeld sits down with Marc Sondheimer, an Academy Award–winning producer known for his work at Pixar on films like The Incredibles, WALL-E, Finding Dory, ...
From Startup to Whole Foods: Blaine Yates on Building Xlear and Scaling a Health Brand
In this episode of Coffee with a T-Bird, Alex Rozenfeld interviews Blaine Yates, Thunderbird alum, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Xlear(Clear), the xylitol-based nasal and oral health company. Blaine shares how Xlear gre...
The 20-Year Overnight Success: Ilya Vinogradsky on Bootstrapping a Global Giant
In this episode, Alex Rozenfeld sits down with Ilya Vinogradsky, the Co-Founder and Chief Solutions Officer of Astound Digital. Ilya shares his "ultimate Silicon Valley story"—immigrating from the Soviet Union at 14, teaching hims...
Leading at Boeing: Maria Laine on Career, Family, and Taking the Leap
In this engaging conversation, Maria Laine shares her journey from her unique upbringing in Finland and Sweden to her successful career at Boeing. She reflects on a truly meaningful day at Thunderbird—standing at the podium as keynote speaker w...
