Season 2, Episode 2 of Empire State Entrepreneurs: NY Business Law is out now! In this episode, host and managing partner David Pfalzgraf sits down with Mike Latvis of Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS), a Buffalo-based company that has grown into a global brand. HRS designs and manufactures a range of high-performing products that enhance the sound quality of audio equipment.
Mike Latvis takes listeners through his journey to forming HRS, starting with his early passion for music and his background as a mechanical engineer in the nuclear and aerospace industries. He talks about the decision to take the leap into entrepreneurship, motivated by a desire to create his own career path and legacy. He also reflects on the early days of HRS, the five years he spent building the company while still working full-time, and the determination it took to keep going.
The episode explores how HRS evolved into a worldwide brand, now partnering with iconic brands like Fender. Mike also discusses his commitment to giving back, inspired by the loss of his wife, and how that led to music-focused fundraising events supporting cancer research.
Throughout the conversation, Mike offers valuable insights on the role of people and trusted partners in building a thriving business, how the Western New York Community has supported the success of Harmonic Resolution Systems, and the importance of being resilient.
This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the realities of building a business from the ground up.
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