Forbes Interview with co-founder of Polk, Sandy Gross

[Wigwam Jones]

Fascinating!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffre...tive-technology-and-co-founder-of-polk-audio/

3/12/2014 @ 9:12PM 631 views
12 Questions For Sandy Gross, The Cofounder Of Three Legendary Audio Companies
Sandy Gross has co-founded three legendary audio companies: Polk, Definitive Technology, and GoldenEar Technology. The last two he was also President and CEO. With a track record of great products and successful companies, I figured it’d be worth it to get his thoughts on life, the universe, and everything (at least when it comes to audio and business).

Geoff Morrison: What was your first job?

Sandy Gross: My first job was as a member of Team TISI -1.95% Russkit East. When I was in high school I was a professional, champion slot car racer. I was hired by Russkit, a west coast manufacturer, to be a member of their racing team. I travelled around the country representing them at major races, made store appearances and helped with product design.

 

[Duke58]

Still got my Polk Audio RTA-12s and considering buying some Golden Ear speakers for the HT system.

 

[mhardy6647]

As a Baltimoron of a certain age and a graduate of Matthew Polk's alma mater (JHU) - just a few years behind him, the Polk story is pretty familiar to me. Thanks for sharing the link; I'll peruse anon.

 

[sx1080]

professional slot car racer? you could make money doing that? who'd have thought. BTW that was my favorite thing to do when i was a dumb a$$ kid in the real late 50's and early 60's. still have my slot car and controller.

 

[shacky]

professional slot car racer? you could make money doing that? who'd have thought. BTW that was my favorite thing to do when i was a dumb a$$ kid in the real late 50's and early 60's. still have my slot car and controller.

I used to race slot cars too. The Elmsford Raceway. Still there!

 

[arcorob]

Holy Cow!

If he is excited about the Triton One's , I want a pair !!

http://www.hifihouse.com/2014/01/16/goldenear-technology-triton-one-pre-orders-now-open/

http://hdliving.com/uncategorized/2014/01/07/listen-goldenear-technology’s-triton-tower-speaker

 

[RichPA]

"Professional slot car racer" caught my eye, too - I remember those days.

 

[cubdog]

"Professional slot car racer" caught my eye, too - I remember those days.

Most towns had a huge slot car track that they would sell time to race on it. Ours was above the towns hobby shop. Some of the guys who hung out there were very serious and very good at racing those cars. Fun times!

cubdog