The Wins and the Lessons: A Real Talk on Success and Failure

Join us for a raw, unfiltered conversation with special guest Doug Ramos, founder of Picked, a curated vintage clothing store known for blending fashion, culture, and community. as he sits down for a fireside chat with Noah Kalter.

Doug will open up about the real journey of entrepreneurship: the wins that kept him going, the failures that reshaped everything, and the lessons that only come from getting knocked down and choosing to get back up. No fluff. No sugarcoating. Just real insights from someone who's been in the trenches.

Expect laughs, lessons, and a reminder that success isn’t a straight line. It’s a collection of stories, scars, and smart pivots.

Bring your questions. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Moderator: Noah Kalter,
Noah is a two-time FSU grad, former Lead Market Analyst at Critical Business Group, and a current Project Management GA for the Orlando Magic.