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Podcast: Office Hours with David Meltzer
Episode: Karla Trotman, Gregg Ficery, Sumeet Syal
Description: Karla TrotmanKarla Trotman is the president and CEO of Electro Soft, Inc. (ESI), a family-founded electronics manufacturing company. With degrees from Penn State and Drexel University, she built a strong foundation in logistics, purchasing, and e-commerce through roles at companies like Honeywell and IKEA. Her entrepreneurial spirit emerged when she launched the Belly Button Boutique, an online store for pre- and postnatal women, which gained international recognition and celebrity clientele. Returning to ESI, she rose through leadership roles, driving growth through online marketing and acquisitions, and now leads the company as CEO. Her accomplishments have earned...