Best Alexander Silva Podcasts (2024)

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Students for Liberty 10 Years Later: Mobin Koohestani, Brittany Fuller & Luis Silva-Ball - New Heroes of Capitalism 54:06

22d ago54:06

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Welcome to this exciting episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, where we explore the entrepreneurial path with these former Students For Liberty and now visionary leaders: Mobin Koohestani, Founder & CEO of LendKoi, Brittany Fuller, Founder of Notably.ai, and Luis Silva-Ball, Co-Founder & CEO of Digifianz. Mobin delves into LendKoi’s mission to p…

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Uncovering the First Big Tech Unicorn in Azerbaijan 33:04

5h ago33:04

33:04

Anar Alizamanli is on a mission to uncover Azerbaijan's first unicorn company. An experienced attorney and investor, Anar is running an accelerator and building an angel investor community in Azerbaijan. We discuss: - His entrepreneurial journey, including training as an an attorney and living in China - What investors look for in start ups - Why t…

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Episode #179: When Galaxy Was Good with Joel Dupras and Simon Normand of Brasserie Sir John | Adjunct Series 2:59:25

2h ago2:59:25

2:59:25

Quebec has been brewing some of the best beer in Canada for a hot minute, and one of the stars of the province is Sir John. Located around 45 minutes north of Montreal in Lachute, Sir John is renowned for their juicy, hazy IPAs and bold, pastry stouts, so we were stoked to finally get the fellas on the podcast. Joel and Simon joined Cee and Nate to…

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3 Key Steps to Entrepreneurial Success: Purpose, People, and Profit 1:06:55

6d ago1:06:55

1:06:55

In today's video, you will find the three ESSENTIAL steps to entrepreneurial success. We dive deep into the critical elements that can make or break your startup: Purpose: Understand the importance of a clear vision and how aligning your personal purpose with your business can drive you forward. People: Learn how to build and nurture a network of r…

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Is a College Degree Still Relevant? 27:49

15d ago27:49

27:49

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Tyler Cowen, professor at George Mason University and co-founder of Marginal Revolution. As the leader of Emergent Ventures, Tyler is revolutionizing philanthropy by offering fast, low-bureaucracy grants to young, innovative talents globally. As more young innovators demonstrate their capabilit…

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Episode #7: Known For The Glass with Daniel Silva (Zenan Glass) + Adin Wener (Henderson Brewing) | The Business of Beer 3:27:34

13d ago3:27:34

3:27:34

This might be a podcast-first: seven custom-designed and printed glasses just for this episode. Glassware is arguably the most important element of craft beer as it's the actual vessel through which we get to experience it, yet it rarely obtains the shine it so glaringly deserves. Tonight, we fix that. Dan of Zenan, the largest glassware company in…

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Episode #6: What If The Beer Sucks? with Michael Gray (Gather Brewery & Glassworks) + Alexander Chramow (Lovebird Snack Club) | The Business of Beer 2:58:28

20d ago2:58:28

2:58:28

Independent bottle shops were one of the biggest wins from the pandemic for Ontario craft beer drinkers, and in this latest episode of The Business of Beer, we catch up with two bottle shops x contract breweries that approached it completely differently. Michael of Gather Brewery & Glassworks and Alexander of Lovebird Snack Club joined Cee and Nate…

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Uncovering the $4-billion idea: Inside the mind of Starbucks' CEO 28:46

30d ago28:46

28:46

In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I had the immense pleasure of conversing with Howard Behar, Former President of Starbucks North America and Starbucks International. Howard shared insights from his transformative journey at Starbucks, starting with just 28 stores to over 15,000 by the time he retired, all while instilling a people-f…

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Business leaders need to promote capitalism (and act ethically) 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

I'm thrilled to have sat down with Bill Klein, Executive Director of the Academy on Capitalism & Limited Government, to examine capitalism, its misconceptions, and its potential as a positive force in the world. In this interview, I share my thoughts on individual agency, value creation, and the true principles behind businesses that thrive. 🔗 CONN…

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The essential step before launching your company, according to a CEO 43:25

1M ago43:25

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I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Academy on Capitalism about the importance of purpose in classical liberalism and capitalism. I discussed key capitalist principles from Adam Smith, including respect for individual agency, value creation, aligning interests, collaboration, and opportunity. This talk is especially useful for anyone who…

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The Key to Startup Success: Finding Product Market Fit 34:46

2M ago34:46

34:46

On this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I'm excited to be talking with Sam Corcos. Sam is an old friend and the Co-Founder and CEO of Levels Health, a wearable healthcare company, valued at over $300M, that gives people insights to their metabolic health so they can lead better lives. In this episode, we discuss: - Why some risks are not w…

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Episode #5: Massacre In Florida with Kevin Abbott (Barrel of Monks) | The Business of Beer 2:51:53

2M ago2:51:53

2:51:53

The American three-tier distribution system can be a bit of a confusing beast to comprehend, with different rules in each state and more variances than any individual human could ever remember. Good friend of the show Kevin Abbott of Barrel of Monks in Boca Raton, FL joined Cee for a deep dive into the three-tier system and how it works, why they d…

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Startup vs $700 million company: Inside the minds of successful entrepreneurs 42:58

2M ago42:58

42:58

I'm thrilled to have recently hosted a panel with two incredible, value-based entrepreneurs, Shawn D. Nelson and Mobin Koehestani. Shawn is the Founder and CEO of Lovesac, a publicly traded furniture company worth over $700 million dollars. Mobin is the Founder of LendKoi, the only non-bank financial institution providing credit access to immigrant…

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Episode #4: Unsung Heroes with Micah Overton (Lilypad) | The Business of Beer 3:38:15

2M ago3:38:15

3:38:15

One of our most watched videos on YouTube is about the life of a craft beer sales rep, and strangely it's something we've never explored at length on the podcast before. Micah Overton of Lilypad, a "CRM crafted for beverage suppliers and distributors to stay organized and sell more liquid", joins Cee to talk about a day in the life of a beer sales …

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Rules to Unlock the Power of Your Network for Success 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Building the right network can change your life. I recently had the opportunity to share my strategies for building a powerful and meaningful network at the Academy On Capitalism. Bringing people together is a huge part of what we do at Liberty Ventures and I'm thrilled I was able to share some of my experiences with them. I shared: - Strategies fo…

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How $10 trillion in assets could change income inequality 28:38

2M ago28:38

28:38

This week I'm joined by Mike Brady, Co-Founder of Organic Food Incubator. Mike has had an incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his start at PwC, his work running Greyston Bakery, and now as a Co-Founder at the Organic Food Incubator. We discuss: • How Businesses Can Solve Income Inequality • Employee Ownership Models • The "Silver Tsunami": A $…

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Episode #178: Hooked On Purple with Cameron Formica and Gordo Jones of Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery | Adjunct Series 2:56:27

3M ago2:56:27

2:56:27

Ayr, Ontario is an unlikely town to find some of the best beer and spirits in the province, but the lords at Willibald have been taking care of the community for years now. Cam and Gordo joined Cee and Nate to catch up on what's been happening with them for the last two years, why they chose their Hell Lager as their flagship and the thinking behin…

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3 Rules For Successful Founders, According To An Angel Investor 23:33

3M ago23:33

23:33

Nancy Fechnay is an experienced entrepreneur and a Founding Partner at Unique Ventures, a venture capital (VC) firm that supports positively impactful founders and companies from Seed through Series C. In this episode we discuss: • Mental health and work-life balance for CEOs • Transitioning from startups to VC • What most non-profits are missing •…

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The Future Is Here: Innovative Health & Safety Tech Startups 13:47

3M ago13:47

13:47

At Liberty Ventures, our ecosystem of founders and investors come from diverse industries, ranging from healthcare tech to EdTech to defense. In this year's Liberty Ventures Reception at SXSW, two of our founders, Wesley King (Founder of Coherent Capital) and Carter Fowler (CEO of Totem), pitched the incredible companies and products they're buildi…

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Inside the Thiel Fellowship & 1517 Fund: Danielle Strachman's Journey 39:50

3M ago39:50

39:50

Danielle Strachman is a General Partner and Co-Founder of 1517 Fund, a venture capital firm that backs dropouts working on hard problems and sci-fi scientists at the earliest stages of their companies. Danielle shares her professional journey including her work at Thiel Fellowship, the principles behind the 1517 Fund, her support for young entrepre…

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Episode #3: How To Sell Craft Beer On Social Media with Tiffany Alexis (High Season Co.) | The Business of Beer 2:05:36

3M ago2:05:36

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One of the most important aspects of marketing in craft beer in recent years is Social Media. We've spoken about it at length via the original The Business of Marketing Craft Beer three-part podcast series, but we figured it was time to really dive deep into all things social. Tiffany Alexis, Co-Founder of both BAOS and High Season Co., joins Cee t…

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Episode #177: Liquid Of The People with Troy Burtch of Great Lakes Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:07:33

3M ago3:07:33

3:07:33

At thirty-seven years in the game - that's right, 37 years - Etobicoke's Great Lakes Brewing are certified OGs and are essentially unstoppable. Face of the brand (among other more important things) Troy Burtch joined Cee and Nate to chat about their approach to craft beer over the decades, how craft beer in Ontario has changed, the impact of Gen-Z …

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We Can FIX Healthcare with FREE MARKET Incentives 42:52

4M ago42:52

42:52

Blake E. Silver is a Vice President at TXV, a venture firm investing in human performance, like the Oura Ring. From working at NASA, starting his own company during the COVID-19 pandemic, working in nonprofit, and then transitioning to venture capital, Blake has a wide breadth of experience that aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from. In this episod…

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Episode #176: A Sense of Place with Nick Bobas of Slake Brewing | Adjunct Series 3:27:13

3M ago3:27:13

3:27:13

Prince Edward County is one of Ontario's most exciting craft beer scenes, and the jewel of PEC is Slake Brewing - both for its view and quality brews. Co-Founder and Brewer Nick joined Cee and Nate to chat about beers that you don't have to think about (ie No Thinkies), their barrel program and why they dialled it back, their approach to beer, hop …

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Episode #175: Grace & Gratitude with Matthew Tweedy of Tooth & Nail | Adjunct Series 3:13:46

4M ago3:13:46

3:13:46

Ottawa's Tooth & Nail is both one of Ontario's most heralded and more underrated breweries at the same time. They've made our Top 10 Breweries in Ontario list every year due to their incredibly well-crafted beers, and it's a crime that we waited three years to catch up with Matty. Cee and Nate chatted with Matt about how they got their initial trac…

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Episode #2: Fighting For Dollars with Jeff Talmey (Town Brewery) + Andrew Silver (Fine Balance) | The Business of Beer 2:51:38

4M ago2:51:38

2:51:38

The second episode of our new season, The Business of Beer, brings in the Co-Founders of the breweries represented in Episode #1. Jeff Talmey of Town and Andrew Silver of Fine Balance join Cee and Nate to chat about the current state of the craft beer industry, being a boutique craft brewery versus a growth-oriented craft brewery, the pros and cons…

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Make Democracy Better With TECH | Sue Zoldak & Dana Cichon 31:30

4M ago31:30

31:30

In this episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with Sue Zoldak & Dana Cichon, co-founders of Wolfram Labs, a new kind of accelerator that helps tech companies break into the political space. Sue Zoldak and Dana Cichon are doing some incredible things at Wolfram Labs to elevate the political discourse and make it easier for constituents to sh…

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Episode #174: We're All Gonna Die with Marc-André Filion of Messorem Bracitorium | Adjunct Series 3:23:39

4M ago3:23:39

3:23:39

While Quebec was slow to enter and embrace the haze game, they've delivered on a level that has made the province some of the best producers of the style in the country. Montreal's Messorem Bracitorium opened in the summer of 2019 and the fanfare was immediate - clearly the hazeboiz and hazegirlz were ready for something local that paralleled their…

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Why Smart Investors Prioritize Character over Applications for Success | Michael Gibson, 1517 Fund 34:39

4M ago34:39

34:39

Michael Gibson is a philosophy dropout, one of the initial creators of the Thiel Fellowship, and now the founder of 1517 Fund, a venture capital firm backing dropouts, renegade students, and deep tech scientists. Michael was a founding advisor to Liberty Ventures and in this episode shares his unconventional path and approach to picking and support…

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Episode #1: Can I Get A Flight? with Caitlyn Whalen (Town Brewery) + Jamie Brash (Fine Balance) | The Business of Beer 3:10:43

4M ago3:10:43

3:10:43

Welcome to our brand new season, The Business of Beer! This whole thing started in early 2024 when Cee and Tiff did a pod focused on why so many craft breweries are closing, and that led to a whole slew of episodes focused on varying aspects of the craft beer industry. These episodes became so popular with guests reaching out to be on the pod to no…

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Don't Be Afraid To Take Risks & Create a Company Culture YOU Believe In | Mark Bailey 23:43

5M ago23:43

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In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Bailey, the President/CEO of the Original Pancake House. What has impressed me most about Mark is the incredibly strong company culture he has built amongst his businesses. One that has led to greater growth and employee happiness in an industry famous for high…

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Episode #173: Toronto In 100 Beers with Adin Wener of Henderson Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 2:35:50

5M ago2:35:50

2:35:50

While Toronto's Henderson Brewing feels like they're Ontario OGs, they're only 8 years old and it's well overdue that we have them on the pod. Co-Founder Adin Wener joined Cee and Nate to chat about their gateway approach to beer, their incredible partnership with Rush, how the expiration of the Master Framework Agreement isn't going to be the craf…

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Unlocking Success: How Founders 1000x Their Results With Coaching | Heath Dieckert 19:29

5M ago19:29

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I have to say, I'm thrilled to have our guest, Heath Dieckert, on the podcast today. Heath is an amazing individual, Executive Coach, and Founder of The Dieckert Group who was my coach for a while. During that time, he helped me solve several business and life challenges. I'm so glad that we get the chance to share some of his wisdom with the entir…

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Episode #172: Worlds Colliding with Dan Boniferro and Colin Weadick of Laylow Brewery | Adjunct Series 2:17:44

5M ago2:17:44

2:17:44

In 2024, it's never been a tougher time for craft breweries and brewpubs, but for Toronto's Laylow Brewery, the recent closure of their taproom opened up amazing new possibilities. Co-Founders Dan and Colin joined Cee at home in Hamilton to chat about their first canned beer ever thanks to Avling Brewery, the pivot from brewpub to beer and lifestyl…

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Interview with Silicon Valley Fund Manager David Yakobovitch 31:11

5M ago31:11

31:11

I had a great discussion with David Yakobovitch from DataPower Ventures for the Liberty Ventures podcast this week. We discussed just how critical data is for venture capital and the most common mistakes founders make when using (or failing to use) data. This is a great episode for any founder on how to use data effectively to build and scale your …

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Episode #171: Spill The Thé with Keegan Kelertas and Mike Davis of 4 Origines + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:05:17

5M ago3:05:17

3:05:17

We love seeing a brewery grow and thrive from inception, and we've had the pleasure of watching Montreal's 4 Origines do just that since 2018. Keegan and Mike joined Cee and Nate to catch up on the last few years, they touched on their upcoming 6th anniversary, the opening of their West Island brewery Origine Brasse, the differences between beer ta…

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Is College An Inefficient Use Of Time And Potential? 14:59

5M ago14:59

14:59

This was a fascinating conversation. In this episode, I speak with Nick Linck, the founder of The Residency, a residential startup accelerator for college age entrepreneurs. We discuss the transformative potential of using AI to redefine learning, whether college is really an efficient use of time and energy, and much more while at the Principled B…

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Episode #170: It Doesn't Rain In The Pub with Colin Byrne of Le Labo / Passenger Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 2:44:15

5M ago2:44:15

2:44:15

While our main focus here at BAOS is craft breweries, chatting with the folks who take care of the ingredients is just as important. Colin Byrne of Le Labo, a yeast company based in Quebec, joined Cee and Nate to chat about all things yeast, the lineup of beers all used Le Labo yeast so it was great to compare and taste different beers side by side…

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Michael Bird on The Biggest Misconception About Personal Security 21:44

6M ago21:44

21:44

I had a great time speaking with Michael Bird, CEO of Gladius International, at Necker Island (Richard Branson’s private island) during the Principled Business Summit. Gladius International is an intelligence driven, full service concierge risk management firm, offering everything from physical security, investigations, and cybersecurity. In this e…

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Episode #169: Where The Saaz Grows with Luc "Bim" Lafontaine of Godspeed Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:56:18

6M ago3:56:18

3:56:18

The winner of the 2023 BAOS Top Brewery in Ontario, Godspeed has been crafting elite-level beers for almost 7 years now. After an unusually large break of 6 years from the pod, Bim joined Cee and Nate live from Tokyo, Japan to chat about his journey in the world of Czech beers, his travels to Pilsen and around the world that inspired him, exactly h…

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The Most Purpose Driven Time of Life 23:03

6M ago23:03

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It was fantastic sitting down with John Cochrane, the CEO of HumanGood at our Principled Business Summit at Necker Island. John is a remarkable example of a purpose-driven business leader, who is doing some incredible stuff in the retirement space. Challenging the traditional concept of retirement to bring purpose and passion for life to the "third…

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Episode #168: Something For Everyone with Mirek Aldridge of The Mill Brewing | Adjunct Series 2:14:32

6M ago2:14:32

2:14:32

It brings us a lot of joy to continue to shine a light on the amazing craft beer scene in Australia here on the pod, and the latest returning Aussie legend is Mirek from The Mill. First appearing on the podcast back in 2018, Mirek joined Cee to catch up on what's been happening for the last 5 years, the growth of the beer scene in Collingwood (a su…

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John Glushik, HG Ventures: Building Better Relationships with Investors 32:46

6M ago32:46

32:46

I had a great time talking to John Glushik of HG Ventures on the latest episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast. He shares some great insights from the VC side on the KEY MISTAKES that founders make when pitching investors. This conversation with John is a must-watch for anyone looking to secure investment for their startup. ** Note that HG Venture…

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Episode #167: It's All Vegetables with Aaron Spinney of MERIT Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:46:45

6M ago3:46:45

3:46:45

One of the reasons the BAOS team started visiting Hamilton, ON was MERIT Brewing, and it's well overdue to have them on the pod. Co-Founder and Head Brewer Aaron Spinney, affectionately known as Spinney to everybody but his mother, joined Cee and Nate to chat about his beginnings in beer via Niagara College, his history with Sawdust City's Sam Corb…

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Colin Greenspon: Narya Founder on Durable Franchises & Impactful Investing 23:41

6M ago23:41

23:41

Welcome everyone to this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast! I'm Alexander McCobin, founder and CEO of Liberty Ventures, coming to you live from Richard Branson's private island, Necker Island, here in the Virgin Islands. I'm thrilled to have Colin Greenspon, founder of Narya Ventures, joining us today. In this conversation, Colin shares his j…

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Episode #166: The Beer That Says Yes with Justin da Silva of Matron Fine Beer + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:02:39

6M ago3:02:39

3:02:39

Prince Edward County, an island on a lake in Ontario, is one of the most picturesque places in the province that just happens to have an impeccable craft beer (and wine) scene. Nestled in the quaint town of Bloomfield, Matron Fine Beer have really made a great home in PEC. Co-Founder and Head Brewer Justin joined Cee and Nate to chat about his brew…

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Shawn Nelson: From Basement Beanbags to Billion-Dollar Brand 20:28

7M ago20:28

20:28

For this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shawn Nelson, CEO of Lovesac, while we were at Necker Island (Richard Branson's private island) for the first Principled Business Summit. Shawn is an incredible entrepreneur who took his company from a startup in his parent's basement to a publicly listed company with a valuation (at that ti…

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Episode #165: The Sabro Effect with Derrick Robertson of Pub BreWskey + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:16:32

7M ago3:16:32

3:16:32

Derrick is officially the guest that has appeared the most times on BAOS, tying with Shehan of Lost Craft, and with that milestone, we were stoked to get into this episode. Montreal's BreWskey is an institution in the city, so we were amped that Derrick came by to hang with Cee and Nate to chat about BreWskey's upcoming anniversary, whether they're…

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Dame Prue Leith: A Remarkable Journey to Success 27:25

7M ago27:25

27:25

In today's episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, we're in for a real treat as we sit down with Dame Prue Leith, one of the special guests at the Principled Business Summit on Necker Island. Dame Prue is a powerhouse not only in the culinary world but also in business. From her impressive resume with 14 doctorates to her stint as a successful ent…

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Episode #164: Mauvais Terre with Troy Baxter of Badlands Brewing + Nathan Lefebvre of NathanDoesBeer | Adjunct Series 3:28:10

7M ago3:28:10

3:28:10

Sometimes when you're known for one thing, you gotta flex on 'em that you can do so much more. One of the globe's finest haze producers, Troy from Badlands joins Cee and Nate after 2 years to chat about what's changed since 2022, his love of lagers, the Mauvtare farmhouse side project, his approach to recipe improvement, his barrel program and why …

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