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Projects featured in
Press
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2026 · Vogue
At the Tribeca Film Festival, Two Visions of Fashion's Future Stood Out
Vogue covers the intersection of sustainable fashion, farming, and film at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Sept 12, 2024 · NY Governor's Office
Governor Hochul Announces First Round of Grants From the New York State Fashion Innovation Center
Governor Hochul announced the first round of funding from the New York State Fashion Innovation Center, supporting fiber-related projects and technologies to expand renewable fibers in fashion and bolster a resilient farm-to-fashion ecosystem.
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Sept 13, 2023 · NY Governor's Office
During New York Fashion Week, Governor Hochul Announces Consortium to Manage New York's Fashion Innovation Center
Governor Hochul announced a consortium led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — including Made X Hudson, FIT, and the Hudson Valley Textile Project — to manage New York's Fashion Innovation Center, a $9 million initiative to build a smarter, more sustainable fashion industry using locally-sourced materials.
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Jan 31, 2024 · Upstate Creative
All the Good, All the Time: at Made X Hudson, Sustainability is More Than Just Fashionable
A feature on Made X Hudson's full-service design atelier in Catskill — from in-house garment production and Hudson Valley maker partnerships to sewing classes, clothing swaps, and building a circular economy in fashion.
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2023 · Chronogram
Made X Hudson Expands Its Sustainable Fashion Offerings with Two Retail Shops
Chronogram on Made X Hudson's growth into two Hudson Valley retail locations and its commitment to local, circular fashion.
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Mar 20, 2016 · The Guardian
Co-living – the companies reinventing the idea of roommates
The Guardian explores the rise of co-living and features OpenDoor, the coliving startup co-founded by Eric De Feo.
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Feb 24, 2016 · Los Angeles Times
Think you have too many roommates? People with 16 are paying extra for the privilege
LA Times covers the rise of co-living and features OpenDoor, the coliving startup co-founded by Eric De Feo.
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Feb 10, 2016 · CNBC
A Countertop Smart Garden That Can Grow Everything from Pot to Peppers
CNBC profiles ROOT, the smartphone-connected countertop garden built by Eric De Feo's team.
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Aug 18, 2015 · Forbes
Ohneka Farms Roadmap Video
Forbes contributor Andrew Weinreich profiles Ohneka Farms and the roadmap for its connected indoor growing platform.
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2015 · Fast Company
This Smartphone-Connected Grower Is Like a Keurig for Marijuana
Fast Company on the smart, app-controlled indoor grower designed for home cultivation.
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2015 · CNET
Ohneka Farms Root Preview
CNET previews the ROOT countertop garden — a connected appliance for growing herbs and produce at home.
Speaking engagements
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Jan 6, 2026 · Greene County Chamber
Leadership Columbia-Greene: Economic Development Panel
Panel on economic development and local industry at Bridge Street Theater, Catskill, NY. Panelists included Mark Perry and Alison Davy of Bridge Street Theatre, Eric DeFeo of Made X Hudson, Kate Galassi of Via Ravioli, and Al Bellenchia of Columbia-Greene Habitat.
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Sept 13, 2025 · NY Textile Month
Carbon Farm Tour Panel
Panelist at Faraway Farm Alpacas, Yorktown Heights — exploring the intersection of sustainable agriculture and textile production.
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Apr 10, 2024 · FIT Sustainable Business & Design Conference
Fashion Innovation Center Panel
Panel lineup alongside Sergio Guadarrama, Dr. Theanne Schiros, Andrea Diodati, and Cecilia Tkaczyk.
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Apr 2024 · Hudson Valley Textile Project
Hudson Valley Textile Project Conference
Speaking engagement at the Hudson Valley Textile Project Conference on building a regional fiber-to-finished-garment ecosystem.
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Feb 7, 2018 · UPenn Weitzman (PennDesign)
Forging Your Own Path: Alternative Careers in Design Panel
Alumnus panelist (MArch '13, CEO/Co-Founder, ROOT) on non-traditional career paths for design graduates.
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2018 · Designers & Geeks
ROOT Presentation
Presentation about ROOT smart garden technology at Yelp HQ, San Francisco.
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May 19–21, 2017 · Maker Faire Bay Area
ROOT: The Future of Urban Farming Presentation
Sustainability & Nature category presentation on developing ROOT smart garden technology.
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Jun 23, 2017 · Cultivating Change Conference
Guest Speaker
Speaking engagement at the 2017 Cultivating Change Conference in Sacramento, California.
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Oct 2014 · Temple University — Prof. Helene Furjan's Class
ROOT Presentation
Guest lecture on ROOT smart garden technology.
Broadcast interviews & podcasts
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Jul 31, 2024 · Mixed Color Podcast
Envisioning Fashion's Future with Made X Hudson
American manufacturing, sustainable garment production, and the Hudson Valley studio model.
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Sept 18, 2023 · The Capitol Pressroom (WCNY)
Building a Sustainable Fashion Industry in New York
Radio interview with Eric De Feo and Sergio Guadarrama on Made X Hudson, NYFIC, and the case for domestic manufacturing.
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Apr 18–19, 2023 · WGXC 90.7 FM
All Together Now!
Two-part interview series with Eric De Feo of Made X Hudson on Hudson Valley community radio.
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Dec 15, 2016 · The Food Startups Podcast
Indoor Growing, Coworking, and Coliving
Episode featuring Eric of ROOT — an earlier venture-era appearance.
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Archived · Good Work Institute — Good Work Hour
Incubating Mission-Led Businesses
On building and incubating mission-led businesses, part of Good Work Hour.
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