Hitchhiking the world of curiosity one story at a time.

Serial Entrepreneur and Coach

Above all, Charley values creation and connection. Professionally, he’s started and sold multiple businesses and has been featured by Vogue, GQ, the New Yorker and more. He was CEO for five years of Ted Todd Insurance, his family’s business and the largest Allstate Insurance Agency in the country.

He’s a proud Alumnus of Columbia University’s School of the Arts and the Columbia Startup Lab, where he still offers mentoring and coaching for current students. He also volunteer teaches financial literacy, another area of great interest.

After a dozen years in NYC, Charley has absolutely loved relocating to Los Angeles, meeting the love of his life, and finding that, as we are in any current moment, we are already enough.

Chief Operating Officer | Black Hawk Farms

With a degree from Le Cordon Bleu and over 15 years of culinary experience in some of Nashville's top restaurants, Andrew brings a chef’s perspective to the farm-to-table movement. He understands that the best meals happen at the intersection of deliciousness and great conversations.

Andrew’s background as a chef has not only honed his culinary skills but also deepened his passion for storytelling and connecting with others. He believes in the power of sharing stories and experiences, especially over a good meal. His curiosity drives him to continuously explore new ideas and innovations in the culinary world.

Always excited to meet new people, Andrew thrives on conversations that unfold over dinner. He enjoys weaving tales of culinary adventures, exchanging ideas, and learning from others' experiences.