Andy DeMeo is the creator of Granite Goodness, a media brand sharing optimistic stories of progress, problem-solving, and innovation across New England.

A lifelong Granite Stater, Andy’s work has attracted regional recognition including Stay Work Play New Hampshire’s Young Person of the Year Award (2025), UNH’s Alumni Sustainability Award (2025), Catapult Seacoast’s 10 to Watch Award (2025), and the Union Leader’s 40 Under 40 Award (2026). He also co-hosted TEDx Portsmouth 2025—the largest TEDx event in New England—and has emceed events at Gillette Stadium.

When he’s not interviewing optimistic New Englanders, Andy can be found tackling homesteading projects with his twelve chickens, two dogs, and one wife on their farm in New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley.