Creative bon vivant Gabe Schlumberger had a life in animated feature films and digital development at two of the most recognizable names in entertainment. How did he find himself helping launch and run a retail eyewear startup? Find out how looking at things through the right lens often leads you to your own perfect fit.
Guest Gabe Schlumberger, Dartmouth '96, began his post-college life without a job, but with a nagging feeling that he needed to be creating.
He set his sights on animation and worked hard to land at Pixar, adding his hand to some of the company's most iconic animated features. The advent of the iPhone led him to dabble in app development and ultimately in charge of digital efforts for Disney.
So how does someone leave not one but two of the most recognizable names in the the entertainment industry ultimately to help launch and run a retail eyewear startup? By continuing to pursue the things that intrigued him.
In this episode, find out from Gabe how looking at things through the right lens often leads you to your own perfect fit.…on ROADS TAKEN...with Leslie Jennings Rowley
About This Episode's Guest
Gabe Schlumberger is CEO of Fitz Frames, a 3D-printed eyewear company. Find their full line of prescription, blue-light filtering, and sunglasses at Fitzframes.com and on social @FitzFrames.
Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley
Music: Brian Burrows
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