Salumi Chicago - Foodies, Meet the Master Salumiere

In the first half of this Feature, Gregory Laketek, Co-Founder & COO at Salumi Chicago, shows us what it takes to have true mastery of your craft. After buying a one-way ticket to Italy, Greg did everything it takes in order to perfect the craft of creating salumi. With hours upon hours of training in Parma, Italy, Greg was ready to bring Italian quality meat to the United States through Salumi Chicago. Salumi Chicago is a company based out of Illinois that is dedicated to bringing organic quality meats to another level. Listen in today to hear about how learning a craft in Italy isn’t only an episode in Master of None, it’s a reality. 

 

In part one, Greg discusses The Founder’s origin story; Not only quitting your day job but leaving the country; The importance of being a lifelong learner; Getting mastery of your craft; Building a quality food company; Creating traction and value in the food business; And so much more. 

 

Join us while Ramon Vela interviews Greg in Part 1 of this episode and listen to him share the inside story of a brand.