Worcester Business Journal

18 Worcester Business Journal | August 22, 2022 | wbjournal.com As other seniors in Holy Cross' class of 2023 ponder what they will do after graduation, Lazzaro will be busy growing his already successful business, working for the good of Millbury public school students, and writing for a local print publication. When Lazzaro was 19, he started Nick's On-Site Detailing and has managed to grow the business significantly during the COVID pandemic. He won a Shark Tank Competition at Holy Cross, pitching his business to alumni and earned a $3,000 investment in his company. For three years, the company's profit growth averaged 68% annually, with revenue growth at 62%, and he is eying future expansion upon graduation. To help others follow his success, Lazzaro set up a scholarship fund for Millbury students, and his business has donated more than $1,500 to future college- bound entrepreneurs. Also at 19, Lazzaro was elected to Millbury's school board, making him the youngest elected official in the town's history. He was reelected this year and was the top vote-getter both times. Lazarro will start contributing to Worcester's The PULSE Magazine, discussing local government and culture. Somehow Lazzaro's studies do not get lost among his many ventures. He achieved the Dean's List in the Spring semester. - T.D. What four people would you take on a 10-year, deep-space mission? My brother, mom, and dad (anyone with a positive outlook) What is the best location in Central Mass.? Holy Cross! Beautiful campus grounds, as well as one of the best vistas of the Worcester skyline. If you gave a keynote at a college graduation, what advice would you give? Still being a college student, I would advise my peers: Be a risk taker, question everything, and never take an opportunity for granted. You just never know what door it will open. Where do you hope to visit in the next 25 years? Greece and Italy Nicholas Lazzaro, 21 Owner & founder Nick's On-Site Detailing, Inc., in Millbury Residence: Millbury Birthplace: Millbury College: College of the Holy Cross 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y For 12 years, Moravia worked at some of the world's top pharmaceutical and medical device companies, where he successfully brought drugs, medical devices, and combina- tion products to market. Leveraging those skills he learned in the pharmaceutical industry, Moravia in 2020 founded QMB, which helps companies work with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in order to get their drug deliv- ery systems to market. But Moravia's impact extends far beyond pharmaceutical consulting. A lifelong learner, he earned two master's degrees from Boston University – a master's degree in product design and manufacturing engineering and an MBA with a concentration in health sector management – after several years in the industry and while si- multaneously working at SCIEX in Framingham. While at BU, he helped several startups rise to prominence as a strategic advisor for the MassChallenge HealthTech accelerator. Moravia donates to numerous local organizations, including the Epilepsy Foundation New England and the Biomedical Science Careers Program in Boston, which provides underrepresented communities with resources to succeed in healthcare careers. He lives in Millbury with his wife, Lyndia, and their daughter, Genesis. - L.F. What has been your favorite nickname people have used for you? Shelo was my childhood nickname. The professional nickname that I desire to have is the BlackDisruptor. What Central Mass. historical figure do you most admire? John Michael Hayes What is the key to your success? Optimism, discipline, and tenacity Who would you like to meet in the next 15 years? Barack Obama Michel Moravia, 34 CEO Quality Means Business (QMB LLC), in Milbury Residence: Millbury Birthplace: Port-au-Prince, Haiti Colleges: Framingham State University, Boston University PHOTO/ERIKA SIDOR Photo shoot at Union Station in Worcester

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