Hot Studio’s CEO and founder, Maria Giudice, was selected by the San Francisco Business Times as one of San Francisco’s top entrepreneurs. Her profile was published in the May 9th edition and includes background on why she started the company, as well as some interesting tidbits about Maria such as her daily routine and her favorite movie.

The San Francisco Business Times recognizes local entrepreneurs and visionaries who have outstanding corporate and community leadership. The newspaper highlighted Maria’s goals when she first started the business, her point of view on the benefits of ownership, the firm’s strengths and weaknesses, and the company roadmap. The article also charted Hot Studio’s growth from its small business days to the status it currently enjoys as a $5 million dollar national design studio with global clients.

“We have incredible relationships with our clients,” Maria said in the article. “My goal is to be the best design studio in the Bay Area.”

Past articles about Maria and Hot Studio have covered the studio’s fast growth and long-term clients, which include eBay, Cisco, Charles Schwab, and the Gap. As a result of the company’s growth, Hot Studio was featured in the newspaper’s Fast 100 List for two consecutive years and moved up the list this past year.

“We’ve transformed from a small business to a large business and we’re being recognized for our growth,” Maria said. “Hot Studio is the only design firm to be listed in the San Francisco Business Times Fast 100 List.”

Read Maria’s Entrepreneur Profile in the San Francisco Business Times.