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The Scoop on Success: Meet Calibrate Keynote Hannah Pollack

Written by Prince William County | Apr 6, 2026

This year’s Calibrate Small Business Conference on May 6 features a keynote from Hannah Pollack, CEO, President, and Co-Founder of Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches. And yes, this is going to be as good as it sounds.

 

From Concept to Nationwide Freezer Aisles

Hannah’s story starts in a kitchen of a pool hall in Richmond, where the very first Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwich was created a decade ago. 

Today, Nightingale is available in more than 5,550 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market, Costco, Kroger, The Fresh Market, Harris Teeter and (as of this weekend), Wegmans. 

As a Marine Corps veteran, Hannah brings attention to detail and ability to execute under pressure. It shows up in every part of her business.

What She’s Bringing to the Stage

Hannah’s keynote, Serving What Customers Crave: Selling Signature Experiences, is all about building something people don’t just buy, but come back for more.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Real talk on working with limited resources while wearing approximately every hat imaginable
  • How consistency, quality, and attention to detail actually become your competitive advantage
  • What it takes to scale production and grow a team without losing what made your product special in the first place

Why This One Matters

The Calibrate Small Business Conference is about giving practical insight you can use right away to close the sale. 

Hannah’s journey hits that sweet spot between startup and scaled success. She built something from the ground up, stayed committed to quality, and turned it into a brand people recognize and trust.

If you’re trying to grow, refine your product, or just figure out your next move, then the Calibrate Small Business Conference is where you need to be.

Ready to Calibrate?

Our third annual small business conference is happening May 6 at the Potomac Science Center in Belmont Bay.

Expect a full day of expert perspectives, valuable resources, and meaningful connections with fellow entrepreneurs building what’s next. Attendance is free, but seats are limited and this one is filling up quickly.