You Should Know: Ryan Babenzien

by guestofaguest · September 16, 2014

    Ryan Babenzien

    With partner Jon Buscemi, Ryan Babenzien founded the men's sneaker company, Greats, in Brooklyn. Forbes says of the brand: "Greats is building the next great footwear company."

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    Ryan Babenzien

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    Occupation: Founder- GREATS Instagram/Twitter: @ryanbbabenzien

    "Any fool can make a rule and any fool will mind it."

    Ryan Babenzien Questionnaire

    Favorite song growing up? Detroit (Rack City)

    My biggest secret is... I can't tell you.

    Why do you live in NYC? GREATS is born in Brooklyn, so I have to be here.

    Uber, Taxi, Subway, or Citi Bike? It's a tie between CB & Subway.

    My motto is... Any fool can make a rule and any fool will mind it.

    My alter ego is... A Navy Seal

    The last drink I had was... Rose

    What was your first job? Washing dishes at a spot on LI.

    Coming from? Going to? My office, my office.

    What is your favorite work of art? Something from Rothko

    Who should we know? Brendon Babenzien