Episode 98. Greg Fischer – Louisville Metro Mayor-(2011-2023)
Louisville-born Greg Fischer is an entrepreneur and community leader. In 2008, Fischer ran for the Kentucky Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate and finished second among the seven candidates.
Greg co-invented and holds the patent for a combination ice and beverage dispenser. This invention led to their forming SerVend, a family business with his father and brother. Under his leadership, the small business grew into a global manufacturing company and employed over 300 people. In 1999, Fischer retired from SerVend International and founded Iceberg Ventures, a venture capital firm assisting other start-ups.
Greg has centered on three main goals: creating good-paying jobs, improving education at all levels, and making Louisville an even more compassionate city. Greg prides himself on a data-driven approach toward government efficiency.
He was interviewed in December 2008.