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You Should Know: 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."
[Ralph Lauren, Our Legacy, watch by Rolex, shoes by Greats]
Occupation: Founder- GREATS Instagram/Twitter: @ryanbbabenzien
"Any fool can make a rule and any fool will mind it."
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