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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 31 O C T O B E R 1 , 2 0 1 8 did it ourselves. e volunteer [roles are] things that are important to me and a result of the way I was raised. MB: Are there lessons as a pro skateboarder that helped you in business? TP: Yes, 100%. I've been skateboarding for almost 30 years and I look at the world through a skateboarder's eyes. We were in the streets every day [inter- acting] with lots of different types of people. Dealing with different types of people from different walks of life, in wildly varying situations, has taught me a lot about communicating. Other than that, falling down is humbling, and a lot of people are scared of it … knowing success comes with hard work and lots of falls is a valuable thing. MB: You have a lot going on — is there an over-arching theme? TP: I just want to live in an awesome place and if I see an opportunity to make something happen, why wouldn't I? I moved away from Maine because I couldn't live my dreams here — how cool will it be if my kids don't feel like that? Opening a brewery or reno- vating an old building isn't going to solve the world's problems, but things happen because people make them happen. Augusta is an awesome com- munity to work and live in. ings are possible here that aren't in other places in Maine. I'm really happy to have the opportunity to be part of [the city's revitalization]. MB: Where do you see your 10-years-older self? TP: O&P Glass is a great company, and my sister [Soo Parkhurst, vice president] and I are lucky to have the opportunity to own it. Cushnoc Brewing Co. is in its first year, and I'm excited to see what my partners and I are going to be able to do. I'd love to grab another building or two downtown, there's so much opportunity there. Maureen Milliken, Mainebiz staff writer, can be reached at mmilliken @ mainebiz.biz O&P Glass 140 Capitol St., Augusta Founded: 1979 What the company does: Full- service glazing company, specializ- ing in large commercial projects Contact: 207-622-3448 www.opglass.com Ben Polito President & Co-Founder, PIKA ENERGY " FAME helped Pika Energy raise over $1,000,000 in startup capital, and as we've grown, even more capital. Every Maine entrepreneur should know about FAME's programs to help grow their business!" Helping Maine Businesses Succeed Since 1983 1-800-228-3734 • FAMEmaine.com Best Places to Work in Maine 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Entrepreneurship and Innovation are Deeply Rooted in the Maine Economy When starting a business, you have a lot to keep your eye on. Sometimes it's hard to see the opportunities and the risks clearly. That's where Drummond Woodsum attorneys Michael High, Aaron Pratt, Gary Vogel and Lisa Magnacca can help. We provide expertise in all phases of your business, from formation and nancing to strategic relationships and business combinations. It's important for start-ups and young companies to get the legal insight they need, so that they can focus on growing their business. We offer practical, business-focused advice and have shepherded many companies from formation through ultimate sale and liquidity for founders. We practice law differently. Since 1965. dwmlaw.com | 800.727.1941

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