Behind every entrepreneur is a distinct and inspiring story of how they navigated an Inflection Point. These moments illustrate their ambition, grit, failure, and success. We believe there is value in sharing their journey and lessons learned. Please join our host Brian Haloossim as he engages some of today’s most influential business leaders and innovators. During each conversation, we will discover what was behind those pivotal moments, and how they are preparing for new challenges and opp ...
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In 2023, we’re streamlining how we bring you the valuable financial insights that guide your investing. The Inflection Point is now a segment on The Pulse podcast, where host Brian Haloossim will continue spotlighting the pivotal moments that make entrepreneurs’ stories distinct and inspiring. We hope you’ll join us and subscribe. You can find The …
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Dry January is long over and Sober September is nearing its' end, but the sober curious movement is here to stay. The non-alcoholic beer industry has grown at a rapid rate and is projected to reach over $30 billion by 2030. Bill Shufelt, Founder of Athletic Brewing Company is at the forefront of this growth. He joined us on the Inflection Point to …
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Did you know that 90% of Black small businesses are sole proprietors or only have one or two employees? Today, we bring you a conversation between James Seth Thompson, host of Changing the Trajectory, and Kelly Ifill, founder and CEO of Guava, a full-service digital bank working to become Black Americans' financial institution of choice. Guava work…
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Matt Wasserlauf is known as a pioneer of video advertising. He's worked in media for three decades and was at the forefront of online advertising back when we called the internet "the information super-highway." In 2019, he founded Blockboard, a video accountability company that uses blockchain technology to solve for the "black box" of digital ads…
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Sashee Chandran is the founder and CEO of Tea Drops, an organic tea company that has disrupted an age-old industry with its' creativity, quality, and convenience. But, success didn't come easy. Sashee talks candidly about her experience of starting and funding a venture-backed business, how the changes in digital marketing are impacting D2C brands,…
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Over the years, Nicholas Reichenbach has built and sold several successful companies, but his latest success, Flow Alkaline Spring Water, is making waves in the water industry. Nicholas shares his keys to success and emphasizes the vital role brands and consumers play in making the world a better place. Note to All Readers: The information containe…
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Influence for Impact: Jrue and Lauren Holiday
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He’s an NBA All-Star and she’s a two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup Champion, but for Jrue and Lauren Holiday, their commitment to excellence transcends sports. Last year, they boldly pledged the remainder of Jrue's 2019-20 salary and created the JLH Impact Fund to support Black-owned businesses and Black-led nonprofits in communities clo…
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In Pursuit of Better: Andre Haddad, CEO of Turo
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Growing up in a war-torn country, Andre Haddad found an escape through his affinity for music, mixtapes, and The Economist magazine. But, that reprieve quickly turned back to reality when his home was bombed and his music collection was destroyed. Little did he know, this would later lead to the ideation of his first business venture in e-commerce …
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Beyond Blowouts: Alli Webb's Journey from Hairstylist to Entrepreneur
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In 2010, she disrupted the beauty industry with the launch of Drybar, but that was just the beginning. Drybar is now a haircare empire, and Alli has co-founded two new ventures–Squeeze and Becket+Quill. What has she learned along the way? Alli shares her experience, advice, and a glimpse into what's next. Note to All Readers: The information contai…
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Do you want to learn from some of today's most influential business leaders and innovators? Hear from host Brian Haloossim, Senior Managing Director at Bernstein to find out what to expect from The Inflection Point. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it beli…
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