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Juan Guzmán Inspires Persistence
- Dan Pashman recalled reading about baseball pitcher Juan Guzmán's intense regimen as a kid.
- Guzmán's mindset inspired him to do everything possible to succeed in his pasta shape project.
Finding the Right Pasta Partner
- Dan discovered Spolini Pasta, a smaller company in upstate New York making over a million pounds a year.
- They produce, dry, box, and ship pasta, and offered a minimum order close to Dan’s target.
Bucatini's Springiness Realization
- Dan realized bucatini's power lies in its springiness, not sauce retention.
- This "tooth sink ability" is a novel attribute that he wants to capture in his pasta shape.