Northside Festival

&pizza Co-founder Michael Lastoria set out to create a different kind of pizza shop - one where experience is the focal point, and every shop reflects the culture and people of its neighborhood. In just six years, he has raised more than $60 million for expansion and growth, opening 25+ shops spanning multiple east coast markets. Lastoria lives this culture and strong brand point-of-view by cultivating it from the inside out. &pizza’s employees are its loudest brand ambassadors, which in turn, has led to &pizza’s “cult brand” status among guests visiting the shops. Join this fireside chat with Michael and Rachel Veiga from the creative agency, Moving Image & Content, as they discuss what sets &pizza's culture, mission and growth apart from others.

Leading this conversation will be:  Rachel Veiga is currently VP, Client Partner at digital agency Moving Image & Content, where she fosters relationships with brands and guides them through digital transformation.