Ridgewood High School Alumni Association President & GroupSpot CEO, Mark Kossick on Ridgewood Talks

Join Jeanne Johnson and Jordan Kaufman on Ridgewood Talks as they dive into the remarkable story of Mark Kossick, President of the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association, and Co-Founder / CEO of GroupSpot. Discover how Ridgewood's community came together during a family challenge, and learn about Mark's dynamic career, including his tenure at the NBA and his successful tech startup, GroupSpot. Mark also shares incredible insights into the transformative initiatives and events spearheaded by the Alumni Association, such as STEAM projects and the Distinguished Alumni Award. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about community, innovation, and giving back.

00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks
00:24 Meet the Hosts: Jeannie and Jordan
00:43 Weekly Updates and Community Engagement
01:32 Special Guest: Mark Kossick’s Journey
03:29 Mark Kossick Career with the NBA
06:44 The Birth of Group Spot
13:10 The Ridgewood Fire Incident
18:45 Ridgewood Alumni Association
24:17 Alumni Reflections and School Funding
25:23 The Importance of Alumni Contributions
25:53 Community Organizations and Their Impact
27:08 Highlighting the STEAM Initiative
31:04 Distinguished Alumni and Their Achievements
33:54 Engaging with the Alumni Association
35:38 Future Goals and Initiatives
42:44 Concluding Remarks and Final Thoughts

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