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Tommy John founders to present at first-ever Innovation Conversation

South Dakota State University

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

The founders of Tommy John say it was designed to disrupt an industry by solving problems for customers. Tom Patterson, a Milbank native, and Erin Fujimoto explain how on In the Moment.

They talk about how their lack of experience in the industry was their biggest asset and how to scale your business by solving one problem at a time.

The husband and wife team will present at the first-ever Innovation Conversation on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls.

This event is free and hosted by the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.