# Event Recap - Fireside Chat with Daniel Lubetzky, Founder & Executive Chairman of KIND Snacks

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December 10, 2019 ![KIND](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/kind_1.jpg?itok=_fpii9m7) Daniel Lubetzky, Founder and Executive Chairman of KIND Snacks, joined Tensie Whelan, Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, for NYU Stern’s [14th annual Haitkin Lecture](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/latest-updates/events/2019-haitkin-daniel-lubetzky-kind) hosted by the Business and Society Program. Lubetzky spoke to an audience of over 200 students and alumni about his journey through business and social entrepreneurship.

Excerpt: “Lubetzky emphasized the vital role that business plays in connecting people in today’s polarized society with increasingly divisive rhetoric… He also shared several pieces of advice with students: - Have more conversations with yourself; know yourself.
- The journey is just as important (if not more important) than the destination itself.
- Remember the three stages (and C’s) of entrepreneurship: Creativity, Criticism and Crusader -- all three are crucial for success.
- Don’t take freedom and democracy for granted.
- Never forget the first rule of business—do no harm!”

For the full event recap and recording, click [here](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/kind-snacks-daniel-lubetzky-powerful-role-business-connect-people-today-s-polarized-world-nyu-stern).