Meet Frank Scarso: The CEO Who Rebuilt From Homelessness to Lead a $250M Lending Platform

Meet Frank Scarso: The CEO Who Rebuilt From Homelessness to Lead a $250M Lending Platform

We’ve recently had the pleasure of meeting Frank Scarso, CEO of Avanza Capital, an alternative lending firm that has deployed more than $250 million to small businesses across 48 states and author of “The Hard Way Home,” a book about losing everything and rebuilding stronger. We sat down with Frank to discuss his journey, which…

Packaging Manufacturer Reports 200% Growth as Men’s Personal Care and Cognitive Supplements Drive Industry Shift

Packaging Manufacturer Reports 200% Growth as Men’s Personal Care and Cognitive Supplements Drive Industry Shift

Paking Duck CEO Jason Wong Says Younger Consumers and Health Trends Are Reshaping CPG Packaging Demand NEW YORK, NY., Feb. 2, 2026 — Men’s personal care and cognitive health supplements are driving unprecedented growth in packaging manufacturing, according to Jason Wong, CEO of Paking Duck, whose company achieved 200% year-over-year growth in 2025 and projects…