Ohana & Co. Hosted 7th Success for Progress Luncheon

Investment banking firm Ohana & Co. on Wednesday hosted its seventh annual Success for Progress Luncheon to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event was held in Manhattan at Porter House Restaurant, and moderated by Susan Rockefeller of Protect What Is Precious and Kara Ross of Diamonds Unleashed. Event partners include, but were not limited to: Caroline Wang, vice chairman of Alexander Wang, and the firms Santa Maria Novella; Hale Bob; Réard Bathing Suits; Vera Wang and Surrat Beauty. While the general theme was a look to the future, particularly through the concept of sustainability, many presenters also shared their personal experiences on what they are doing to help make the world a better place. Some presenters include: David and Zachary Batstone, founders of Not for Sale and Z Shoes; Scott Tannen, cofounder of Boll & Branch, and Francine LeFrak, founder of Same Sky. After Karine Ohana, a partner at Ohana & Co. opened the event, Susan Rockefeller, a renowned conservationist, spoke about how her platform is helping to raise awareness and empower action for a more harmonious world, whether its enlightened consumerism and transparency on the true cost for the apparel they wear, or facing the realities of climate change. David Batstone, a venture capitalist,

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