{"id":146717,"date":"2025-05-09T10:29:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=146717"},"modified":"2025-05-12T07:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T11:24:17","slug":"building-a-better-future-through-ethical-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/building-a-better-future-through-ethical-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Better Future Through Ethical Entrepreneurship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Thomas Hines IV \u201923MBA<\/strong> and <strong>Alfredo Dooley-Hernandez<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u201923MBA<\/strong> didn\u2019t set out to start a business when they enrolled in UCF\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/business-administration-mba\/executive-mba\/\">executive master\u2019s in business administration<\/a> (EMBA) program, but that\u2019s exactly what happened.<\/p>\n<p>What began as a shared desire to grow as leaders and elevate their careers evolved into something much bigger \u2014 FDTH Imports, a company dedicated to bringing ethical, sustainable products to the U.S. market. Their venture is a testament to the power of connection, global perspective and the real-world impact of a UCF education.<\/p>\n<h2>From the EMBA Program to the Market<\/h2>\n<p>Before joining the EMBA program at UCF\u2019s College of Business, Hines and Dooley-Hernandez had already built successful careers in their respective fields. Hines, now assistant vice president of claims strategy and innovation at Zurich North America, began as a firefighter and EMT before transitioning to the insurance industry in 2012. Dooley-Hernandez, a senior portfolio accountant at Second Avenue LLC, had built his career in finance and accounting with a keen eye for strategic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Though their paths were different, both recognized that stepping into the next chapter of leadership meant deepening their knowledge and broadening their perspectives. The UCF EMBA offered exactly what they needed \u2014 an education designed for seasoned professionals ready to lead change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe program didn\u2019t just challenge us academically \u2014 it made us think bigger,\u201d Hines says. \u201cIt gave us the space to reflect on the kind of leaders we wanted to be.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>A Business Idea in Prague<\/h2>\n<p>The spark for FDTH Imports came during the EMBA\u2019s global business experience, an international residency in Prague. While visiting Steiner &amp; Kovarik, a chocolatier known for its ethically sourced, sustainably produced chocolate, something clicked.<\/p>\n<p>Dooley-Hernandez says he and Hines listened intently and really resonated with the quality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI leaned over to Thomas,\u201d Dooley-Hernandez says, \u201cand said, \u2018I think there\u2019s a business opportunity here.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n<p>And just like that, the idea took root. Back in the U.S., they launched FDTH Imports with a mission: to connect American consumers with sustainably produced, ethically sourced products from around the world \u2014 starting with chocolate.<\/p>\n<h2>Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n<p>More than just a business venture, FDTH Imports is a vehicle for social good. The company exclusively partners with producers who prioritize fair labor, environmental stewardship and transparency across their supply chains. Through their partnership with Steiner &amp; Kovarik, they learned about the darker realities of the chocolate industry \u2014 child labor, deforestation and lack of regulation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI knew that that&#8217;s where it sunk in for me that this is more than just a business opportunity,\u201d Hines says. \u201cThis is a chance to do the right thing, by helping others who are doing the right thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Steiner &amp; Kovarik\u2019s chocolate is sourced from family farms in Latin America, where production standards are stricter and sustainability is a core value. That kind of commitment aligns perfectly with the values Hines and Dooley-Hernandez brought into the EMBA program \u2014 and the ones they sharpened through it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur mission is simple: conscious imports for a better world,\u201d Hines says. That mission statement is at the heart of everything Dooley-Hernandez and Hines do.<\/p>\n<h2>Lessons in Leadership<\/h2>\n<p>Launching a startup while balancing demanding careers and a rigorous graduate program wasn\u2019t easy. But the lessons learned in the EMBA classroom paid off immediately.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think within the EMBA, there&#8217;s a &#8216;fail fast&#8217; mentality,\u201d Dooley-Hernandez says. \u201cLet me give this a try. If I&#8217;m not good at it, raise my hand, ask a professor, try and get some help.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, they leaned on each other \u2014 and their cohort.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPut the work in and make sure you establish good relationships with your cohort,\u201d Dooley-Hernandez says. \u201cAnd remember, that it is not a competition. You guys are not competing with each other. You guys are literally there to help each other. It&#8217;s a symbiotic relationship, so approach it that way.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>The Future of FDTH Imports<\/h2>\n<p>With FDTH Imports gaining momentum, Hines and Dooley-Hernandez have their sights set on growth. They\u2019re exploring additional products and envision expanding into a multifaceted marketing and distribution company.<\/p>\n<p>Their recent pitch at the Rhode Island Go Global Awards earned them recognition for innovation \u2014 a moment that confirmed they were on the right path.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have the luxury of being able to make sure we do things the right way at every step,\u201d Hines says. \u201cJust like Petr and Silvie [co-owners of Steiner &amp; Kovarik] did and just like all of those other business owners when they carefully crafted their supply chains to make sure that no one is suffering and making their products.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Words of Wisdom for Future Knights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders, both alumni have the same advice: Don\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy advice would be: Don&#8217;t think about it, just do it,\u201d Dooley-Hernandez says. \u201cA lot of the things that you don&#8217;t think are necessary, or you don&#8217;t understand, are actually very usable skills.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJump in and do it. 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