30 Under 30 Features
Farm to face: Harri Magaldi’s My Neighbor’s Tallow
30-year-old Harri Magaldi started My Neighbor’s Tallow in May of 2024. When her daughter presented symptoms of eczema, Harri wanted to find a way to treat it without using steroid creams. Instead, in the fall of 2023, she began experimenting in the kitchen to create an all-natural balm to help soothe her daughter’s skin. She works closely with Kinderhook Farms, a regenerative farm in Valatie, […]
Fred Kristjansson of Nailed It Building talks modern construction, large-scale projects, and building it right the first time
A passion for construction design, building, and renovations inspired 36-year-old Fred Kristjansson to found Nailed It Building & Construction in 2011.
Fred obtained his associate’s degree in business from Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson, NY, and while in college, he began working for other construction companies and getting as much work experience under his toolbelt as possible, no pun intended.
After graduating, he began taking […]
All natural, gourmet dog treats at Percy’s Cookie Jar
33-year-old Elizabeth Vincent discusses making natural, gourmet dog treats, getting a small business off of the ground, and the dog that inspired it all.
Can you please introduce us to your business and the inspiration for it? Also, tell us about the name and branding?
I own Percy’s Cookie Jar, a gourmet, all-natural, homemade dog treat business. I use limited ingredients to provide healthy treats […]
Many irons in the fire: How Pig Iron Films’ Ted Perotti provides vibrant storytelling and filmmaking expertise
Ted Perotti launched Pig Iron Films in North Canaan, CT, in the summer of 2020. As a freelance filmmaker and independent contractor, Ted seeks to do more than simply record videos by going above and beyond to illustrate a strong narrative for his clientele. “Anyone can create videos or reels for social media,” says Ted. “I tell stories for nonprofits and businesses in the Northwest […]
