Slices with CEOs Part 3: Meet Jaime Ortiz, Primary Food Group

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Join YPN’s final installation of Slices with CEOs: Your Ticket to Meet the Bosses!

Ready to level up your career game? The Capital Region Young Professionals Network is serving up Slices with CEOs, a brand-new series where you get exclusive access to top execs! 

What's the Deal?

•Chill Vibes: Grab a slice at unique local venues. 

•Real Talk: Hear career stories straight from C-suite execs. 

•Ask Anything: Open Q&A with the CEOs. 

•Make Connections: Network with other ambitious young pros. 

Hosted at fun spots throughout the 518. Each of our three events will spotlight a CEO from different industries. This is your chance to get insider tips and make connections that count. Don’t miss out on three epic opportunities! Secure your spot and get ready for some serious inspiration (and pizza!). 

Part 3: Meet Jaime Ortiz, Chef and President of Primary Food Group. Chef Jaime Ortiz, a Manhattan native with roots spanning Colombia, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and beyond, brings a global perspective to the kitchen. Trained in classical French cuisine and passionate about Latin, Italian, and Asian flavors, he’s known for reimagining comfort food with bold creativity. From earning national culinary awards early in his career to launching standout restaurants like 677 Prime, TORO Cantina, and Sea Smoke Waterfront Grill, Chef Ortiz has become a driving force in the Capital Region’s dining scene—blending tradition, innovation, and cultural richness in every dish. 

Bring your questions about culinary creativity, culture, and innovation for Chef Ortiz! 

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