Best Wine Unicorn Podcasts (2024)

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126- Rethinking restaurant funding with Johann Moonesinghe of InKind 59:05

1d ago59:05

59:05

Johann Moonesinghe is the Co-Founder & CEO of inKind, a marketplace that provides restaurateurs with non-dilutive financing and unlocks deals for local diners. In this episode, we’ll talk about why restaurant funding is broken, inKind’s unique approach to capital, and its recent venture into restaurant M&A.…

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What Broke, and What Got Stronger Amid the Market's Summer Storm 31:35

1d ago31:35

31:35

On our 200th episode, JC Parets of AllStarCharts climbs back aboard The Express to assess the damage across the capital markets following the 2024 Summer Volmageddon. As it turns out, some sectors and asset classes actually got stronger despite the headlines, and may provide the set up for the next leg of this Bull Market. Plus, sentiment indicator…

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Market Meltdown: Is This 1999 All Over Again? 33:19

8d ago33:19

33:19

Stock markets around the world are melting down as the most popular trades around A.I. and Tech are unwinding amid worries about overvaluation and signs of weakness in the U.S. economy. Paul La Monica from Barron's joins The Express to help us find the key similarities and differences between the Internet Bubble of 1999 and the A.I. craze of today.…

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125- Building better seafood with Ofek Ron of Oshi 51:19

8d ago51:19

51:19

Ofek Ron is the Co-Founder & CEO of Oshi, an Israel-based startup creating fish fillets using only plants. In this episode, we’ll talk about the sustainability and health challenges of traditional fish farming, the benefits of Oshi’s clean ingredient label, and its proprietary technology used to recreate layers of whole-cut salmon.…

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124- Reimagining sustainable online grocery with Cristina Berta Jones of Picnic 58:00

15d ago58:00

58:00

Cristina Berta Jones is the Director of Marketing & Growth at Picnic, an affordable and sustainable online grocer operating in the Netherlands, Germany, and France with over €1.3 billion in capital. In this episode we’ll talk about why profitability in online grocery is so difficult, the unique differentiators in Picnic’s tightly optimized model, a…

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Political Chaos and Our Portfolios: What Investors Really Need to Pay Attention to in this Election 32:48

16d ago32:48

32:48

The past month has been one of the most chaotic four weeks in U.S. political history, and the election is still over three months away. Michael Townsend, Chares Schwab's political analyst and a long-time Washington watcher, joins The Express to explain what's next in the political process for the Democrats, the likelihood of major policy changes to…

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123- Scaling restaurant brands into suburbs with Ville Lehto of Huuva 54:42

23d ago54:42

54:42

Ville Lehto is the Co-Founder and Head of Product at Huuva, a Helsinki-based ghost kitchen startup that brings together the best local restaurants under one roof into a single order. In this episode, we’ll talk about the success Huuva is seeing in the European delivery market, the unique software it’s built, and analyze some of the larger American …

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Behind the Historic Small Cap Breakout, and Investing Lessons for Millennials 34:18

23d ago34:18

34:18

Callie Cox, the new Chief Market Strategist at Ritholtz Wealth, rejoins The Express to unpack the historic break out in small cap stocks of late, and why the prospect of lower interest rates is actually good news for investors seeking balance. Plus, Callie's advice to Millennials looking to build a balanced portfolio that doesn't look anything like…

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122- Automating restaurant phones with Alex Sambvani of Slang.ai 54:34

1M ago54:34

54:34

Alex Sambvani is the Co-Founder & CEO of Slang.ai, a startup that helps full-service restaurant operators automate their inbound phone calls using AI. In this episode, we’ll talk about what separates Slang from traditional IVR systems, the myriad of inquiries it can handle for guests, and a litmus test for what makes a valuable AI startup.…

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Investors' Great Expectations Meet the Economic Realities of the 2nd Half of 2024 30:49

30d ago30:49

30:49

Buoyed by more record highs, investors have been reinvigorated by the prospect of interest rate cuts in September as inflation slows. But, as SoFi's Liz Young Thomas explains, interest rate cuts into a slowing economy are not always followed by great returns. Liz rejoins The Express to share her outlook for the second half of the year, and how to i…

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How to Find the Next Unicorn Wines 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Great wine enthusiasts and collectors are no different from investors. We like to find value and growth potential before anyone else, and back the next great company or vintage. From The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Kerrin Laz, David Parker and Charles Antin, three of the top wine experts in the country, explain how to find the next Screaming Eagl…

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Let's Talk Vine(YL)-Rockin’ Seattle: Pearl Jam Magic, Fundraising Triumphs, and Wine Misadventures 1:44:32

1M ago1:44:32

1:44:32

Send us a Text Message. What happens when you skip the merch lines at a Pearl Jam concert to connect with friends instead? Find out as we recount our Seattle adventure, from the stress-free concert experiences to a chaotic but thrilling event day where we raised an astonishing $27,000. We share the laughs, including Trey's technical difficulties an…

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How the Trolls Took Over Wall Street, and Where They are Now 35:48

2M ago35:48

35:48

Nathaniel Popper joins The Express to talk about his latest book, "The Trolls of Wall Street: How the Outcasts and Insurgents are Hacking the Markets", and explains the origins of meme stock explosion which actually took root during Occupy Wall Street, and made their way through online forums like 4chan where throngs of disillusioned young men foun…

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121- Fermenting whole cut steaks with Amos Golan of Chunk Foods 55:33

2M ago55:33

55:33

Amos Golan is the founder & CEO of Chunk Foods, a startup that makes plant-based, whole cut meat products like steak and brisket. In this episode, we’ll talk about the plant-based predecessors to Chunk, how the startup is leveraging solid-state fermentation to create a clean label, and broader consumer trends within flexitarian and plant-based diet…

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Unlocking the Super Powers of Supercommunicators 32:21

2M ago32:21

32:21

Charles Duhigg, the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and best-selling author talks about is latest book, "Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection", and how each of us has this superpower, but we just need the right tools to access it. How becoming a supercommunicator can improve your relationships in life and work, and …

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120- Using potatoes as molecular bioreactors with Maya Sapir-Mir of PoLoPo 47:04

2M ago47:04

47:04

Maya Sapir-Mir is the Co-Founder & CEO of PoLoPo, a Israel-based startup pioneering a new method of molecular farming to grow egg proteins in potatoes. In this episode, we’ll talk about how Polopo leverages CRISPR to express proteins within potatoes, how molecular farming works, and the end-to-end supply chain that helps it compete against traditio…

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Making the Case Against the 401(k) 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

Professor Teresa Ghilarducci, a labor economist and retirement expert at The New School for Social Research, has been arguing for years that the 401(k), which was never intended to be the primary retirement savings vehicle for most American workers, only helps high earners and is riddled with misaligned incentives. She joins The Express to make the…

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Destined to Remember- Unveiling Pearl Jam's Dark Matter Tour Adventures Leg 1 1:38:53

2M ago1:38:53

1:38:53

Send us a Text Message. 0:03:52 - Reflecting on Past Concert Tours (45 Seconds) 0:07:30 - Exploring Song Meanings and Origins (64 Seconds) 0:13:41 - Pearl Jam Tour Equipment Overseas (70 Seconds) 0:22:50 - Discussion on Pearl Jam Tour Setlist (107 Seconds) 0:26:29 - Speculation on Unplayed Song Tribute (110 Seconds) 0:30:51 - Band Evolution and Son…

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119- Gamifying restaurant loyalty with Matt Smolin of Hang 45:24

2M ago45:24

45:24

Matt Smolin is the Co-Founder & CEO of Hang, an interactive omnichannel loyalty platform used by brands like Roam Burgers, Boba Guys, and Budweiser. In this episode we’ll talk about the lack of personalization in today’s loyalty ecosystem, how Hang is leveraging minigames to unlock 50% greater spend for its restaurants, and the importance of omnich…

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Taking a Hard Look at the Aftermath of Rate Cuts and Election Years for Investors 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

Jayson Bronchetti, Chief Investment Officer for Lincoln Financial, joins The Express to deliver the realities of what happens after the Fed cuts rates, and what to expect from the stock market in this unpredictable election year. Plus, why big institutional investors and insurance love companies love private markets as the number of public companie…

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Hitchhiker Stories From the Road- Martin Higgins and the Unicorn Army 1:21:32

2M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Send us a Text Message. (00:01) Heartfelt Connection Through Fundraising Journeys (12:19) The Meaning of the Unicorn Army (18:07) Pearl Jam Scotland Flag Story (29:06) Pearl Jam Fan Shares Musical Journey (38:31) Tribute to Social Media Global Impact (46:28) Eddie Vedder Tribute and Camaraderie (51:03) Pearl Jam Fan Community Impact (55:18) Creatin…

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118- Building the modern platform for wine & spirits with Phil Mikhaylov of Unicorn 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

Phil Mikhaylov is the Co-Founder & CEO of Unicorn, a modern auction platform for spirits and wine enthusiasts. In this episode, we’ll talk about the market for liquid collectibles, how the platform offers custodial services for buyers and sellers, and the data it is uncovering within the alcohol industry.…

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Checking in on the Vibe Economy with Kyla Scanlon 29:26

2M ago29:26

29:26

Kyla Scanlon, who coined "The Vibe Economy", climbs back aboard The Express to check in on the vibes of consumers and investors following the release of her new book, 'In This Economy?". Kyla explains why people feel disconnected from the economy, and how to help them find their role in it. Plus, consumers are becoming much more discerning about th…

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117- Converting traffic into customers with Abhinav Kapur of Bikky 59:14

3M ago59:14

59:14

Abhinav Kapur is the Co-Founder & CEO of Bikky, a customer data analytics platform that helps multi-unit restaurants understand the frequency and lifetime value of their guests. In this episode, we’ll talk about how Bikky is threading the needle between various data silos, how it helps operators understand guest retention, and the future of persona…

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Why the U.S. Real Estate Market Might Be Healthier Than We Think 32:06

3M ago32:06

32:06

Julian Hebron of The Basis Point rejoins the show to myth-bust many of the media reports that have painted the real estate market with a broken brush. From affordability to supply, and the impact of A.I. to the seminal broker commission settlement, Julian shows why potential homebuyers and sellers are in the sweetest spot they've been in for years.…

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116- Applying the scientific method to food with Nathan Myhrvold of Modernist Cuisine 57:44

3M ago57:44

57:44

Nathan Myhrvold is the author of The Modernist Cuisine, an esteemed cookbook series that examines the art and science of cooking for highly curious chefs and enthusiasts. In this episode we’ll chat about Nathan’s transition from CTO at Microsoft to French culinary school, how he thinks about food science, and the cutting edge of bread making.…

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How the Pros are Constructing Portfolios for the Future 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

From WealthStack at Inside ETFs, a conversation on building portfolios for the future that are built to withstand inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and volatility, with David Blanchett from PGIM, Jonathan Shelton from KraneShares and Michael Meehan from Nuveen. From farmland investing to China and Carbon Capture, professional investors are leanin…

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Redefining Risk, and the Future of Trading Technology 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

Tom Sosnoff, the visionary fintech entrepreneur who created Think or Swim and TastyTrade, rejoins The Express to talk about why we need to be teaching Risk as part of financial literacy, why investors need to lose in order to win, and what the future of trading and investing technology looks like over the next ten years. Plus, some of the top perfo…

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115- Reversing type 2 diabetes with Sami Inkinen of Virta Health 59:24

3M ago59:24

59:24

Sami Inkinen is the Co-Founder & CEO of Virta Health, a digital clinic that reverses type 2 diabetes through nutrition. In this episode, we’ll talk about the broken incentives of the American healthcare system, the efficacy of Virta’s program for treating diabetes and promoting weight loss, and the future of healthy eating.…

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114- Analyzing retail expansion strategies with Prime Site Construction & Advisory 52:46

3M ago52:46

52:46

John Rabiner and Mike Sanuti are the co-founders of Prime Site, an end-to-end construction and advisory firm that leverages data and insights for retailers. In this episode we’ll analyze real estate strategies of fast-growing salad and beverage concepts, talk about omnichannel fulfillment, and analyze grocery retail expansion across dollar, conveni…

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Inside the 60th Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting Among the Buffett Faithful 25:44

3M ago25:44

25:44

The Express returns to Omaha, Nebraska where tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders have gathered for 60 years to hear words of wisdom from Warren Buffett and listen to how he intends to keep growing their investment. Absent this year, of course, was Charlie Munger, Berkshire's former Vice-Chairman and Buffett's partner in building th…

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Destined to Remember-Anticipating the Dark Matter Era: Pearl Jam 2024 Tour Expectations and Fan Debates 1:25:06

3M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Send us a Text Message. (00:00) - 2024 Pearl Jam Tour Expectations (13:26) - Ticketmaster Ticketing System Frustration (17:33) - Pearl Jam Tour and Ticket Info (24:22) - Pearl Jam Concert Setlist Discussion (33:06) - Fan Debate Over Pearl Jam Setlist (46:18) - Setlist Resurgence and Album Playbacks (58:24) - Pearl Jam Podcast Tour Merchandise Updat…

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Let's Talk Vine(YL)- Pearl Jams Dark Matter breakdown and the Aroma of Italian Wine 1:34:15

3M ago1:34:15

1:34:15

Send us a Text Message. (08:11 - 09:15) Race Time Frustration - 11 Seconds (28:49 - 29:33) Album Process and Instrument Collaboration (36:09 - 37:54) Album Analysis and Political Commentary (39:06 - 39:52) New Direction for the Band (47:14 - 48:47) Lyric Challenges in Album Production (52:16 - 53:35) Band's Evolution in Songwriting Quality (55:09 -…

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113- Predicting supply chain shocks with Francisco Martin-Rayo of Helios 53:05

4M ago53:05

53:05

Francisco Martin-Rayo is the Co-Founder & CEO of Helios, an AI platform that aggregates billions of data points to predict the climate, economic, and political risks facing global commodities. In this episode, we’ll chat about how some of the largest food players and commodity traders are leveraging Helios’ platform, the various tradeoffs we need t…

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How Short Sellers Look Through the Muddy Waters of Filings for Fraud 32:06

4M ago32:06

32:06

Carson Block, CEO of Muddy Waters Research, joins The Express to explain how one of the most influential short sellers identifies the frauds, the lies, the half-truths and the warning signs that companies sometimes use to dupe investors. Block discusses why his firm and others are looking deep into the commercial and residential real estate markets…

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112- Designing trickster sugars with Ali Wing of Oobli 56:19

4M ago56:19

56:19

Ali Wing is the CEO of Oobli, a biotech startup that manufactures “sweet proteins” that reduce the amount of added sugar in foods and beverages by 75-90%. In this episode we’ll talk about the science behind these trickster sugars, Oobli’s two-pronged go-to-market strategy, and the metabolic health crisis in America.…

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Is Capitalism Broken, and Can it Be Fixed? 37:02

4M ago37:02

37:02

Bethany McLean, author of best-selling books including, "The Smartest Guys in the Room", and "All the Devils are Here", climbs back aboard to The Express after receiving the SABEW Distinguished Achievement Award, to talk about how she broke open some of the biggest business stories of the past thirty years. From Enron to Elon Musk's SolarCity, Beth…

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111- Building an AI-based restaurant GM with Matt Wampler of ClearCOGS 53:44

4M ago53:44

53:44

Matt Wampler is the Co-Founder & CEO of ClearCOGS, an AI-based demand forecasting platform that helps restaurants move beyond guesswork. In this episode, we’ll talk about how the platform helps drive profitability for customers like Goop Kitchen, how it builds its predictive models on back-of-house and POS data, and the potential for AI across the …

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A Century Year-Old Financial Advice Business Faces the Future 32:11

4M ago32:11

32:11

Over the past 100 years, Edward Jones has become a ubiquitous financial advice business with over 15,000 locations in North America overseeing $2 trillion in household assets. Penny Pennington, CEO and Managing Partner of Edward Jones joins The Express to talk about what American families are doing with their money, what they are worried about, and…

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Another Unnecessary List- PitchForks best Albums from the last 25 years 1:24:03

4M ago1:24:03

1:24:03

Send us a Text Message. Saying goodbye to a simpler age, we step into a vibrant discussion about Paul and the Tall Trees, whose music has the swagger of a Tarantino score. It's a reflection of times when discovery was a live, unmediated thrill—a reminder of the sheer joy of stumbling upon a new favorite sound in a crowded room. From there, we orbit…

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110- Growing a multi-dimensional booking platform with Matt Tucker of Tock 56:30

4M ago56:30

56:30

Matt Tucker is the SVP and Head of Tock, a comprehensive restaurant reservation platform focused on revenue management through offerings like events, experiences, off-premise, and more. In this episode, we’ll talk about what sets Tock apart from the competition, how it has evolved beyond fine dining, and the future P&L of restaurants.…

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Putting Stock Market Pullbacks into Perspective 29:02

4M ago29:02

29:02

Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA, rejoins The Express to put stock market pullbacks in perspective, and why the recent declines are to be expected and relatively minor given historical averages. Plus, there is a growing chorus of Fed presidents who don't think interest rate cuts are warranted at all this year given the hot labor mar…

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109- Bringing transparency to kitchen food safety with Christine Schindler of PathSpot 43:00

5M ago43:00

43:00

Christine Schindler is the Co-Founder & CEO of PathSpot, a health & safety operating system for restaurants and food manufacturers. In this episode, we talk about PathSpot’s proprietary handwashing compliance hardware, how it serves as the system of record for standard operating procedures, and the power of its data to help prevent foodborne illnes…

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Claudia Sahm on the "Sahm Rule", and the Health of the Economy Today 33:34

5M ago33:34

33:34

Claudia Sahm didn't coin the "Sahm Rule", but she has taken on the responsibility that comes with having an economics rule and recession indicator named after her. The macroeconomist who worked at the Federal Reserve and the White House Council of Economic Advisers joins The Express with her forecast for the U.S. economy, including what could go ve…

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108- Automating fast casual dining with Stephen Goldstein of Kernel 53:39

5M ago53:39

53:39

Stephen Goldstein is the COO of Kernel, a redesigned restaurant model for the next era of hospitality that leverages automation and efficiency to drive convenience, better wages, sustainability, and quality. In this episode, we’ll talk about Stephen’s journey from RBI, Deliveroo, and Wonder to Kernel, the concept’s unique approach of vertical integ…

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A New Wave of Optimism Reawakens the Bulls 32:45

5M ago32:45

32:45

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at The Carson Group, climbs back aboard The Express to break down the recent 'Everything Rally', and why history and recent economic data suggest that this trend in motion should stay in motion. Plus, companies are piling on the dividends and the share buybacks to entice investors and jolt their earnings. Inves…

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107- Building intelligent machines for foodservice & CPG with Rajat Bhageria of Chef Robotics 53:50

5M ago53:50

53:50

Rajat Bhageria is the Founder & CEO of Chef Robotics, an AI startup focused on automating assembly lines within foodservice and CPG. In this episode, we’ll talk about Chef’s unique approach to robotics, how it quickly scaled to helping produce over 12 million meals, and the symbiotic relationship between humans and robots within the food industry.…

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Can Cannabis Tourism Save California's Cannabis Industry? 37:14

5M ago37:14

37:14

Cannabis sales and prices are falling apart in the Golden State as overproduction and a glut of dispensaries have far outpaced demand. Can cannabis tourism rescue the industry, or will the stigma of the Schedule 1 controlled substance linger over a state that has been built on family fun destinations like Disneyland and Universal Studios? From the …

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106- Empowering CPGs to sell into foodservice with Reed McCord of First Bite 52:05

5M ago52:05

52:05

Reed McCord is the Founder & CEO of First Bite, a software platform providing market intelligence and CRM tools for CPG brands selling into foodservice. In this episode, we’ll talk about Reed’s early experience helping scale Impossible Foods, the black box of foodservice distribution, and how First Bite is helping brands identify and sell to the mo…

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Digging for Answers on Why Gold is at a Record High 36:52

5M ago36:52

36:52

Gold prices are at all time highs as the precious metal is having another moment in the sun amid geopolitical uncertainty, sticky high inflation and the highest interest rates in over 20 years. Louise Street of the World Gold Council, a membership organization of some of the biggest gold miners and companies in the world, explains why investors are…

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