What happens when Passover traditions meet a pizza-loving kid with an entrepreneurial spirit? Pure innovation.
In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Hudson Greenstein, an eleven-year-old who transformed a familiar Passover treat—matzah pizza—into a thriving business. Every year, Jewish families forgo leavened bread during Passover, but Hudson’s entrepreneurial spark led him to rethink the traditional homemade matzah pizza and elevate it to new heights.
It all started three years ago, waiting for his mom’s salad at Nick’s Pizza in Armonk. Hudson had a brilliant idea: why not make matzah pizza in a professional pizza oven using quality ingredients? That moment sparked the creation of Yalla Pizza—a Passover pop-up that's quickly expanding across New York. With Streit's matzah, premium pizza sauce, and fresh, high-quality toppings, Hudson is taking matzah pizza to a whole new level.
Join us as we explore Hudson’s inspiring journey, from a simple idea to a flourishing business that’s redefining how we enjoy matzah pizza during Passover.
What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
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How an eleven-year-old transformed a Passover food challenge into a successful business venture.
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Why Hudson's pop-up model has proven successful enough to expand to multiple locations across New York.
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How Hudson developed his business acumen and discovered an unexpected interest in the financial side of entrepreneurship.
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The creative way Hudson solved the problem of broken matzah pieces by creating a dessert called "Matzolis."
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The importance of community partnerships.
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