The wine industry has historically lacked diversity, but that doesn’t mean progress isn’t being made. To help build a more equitable industry, Rania Zayyat and Cara Bertone are spearheading an initiative called Lift Collective, which quite literally is lifting up and empowering others to advance their careers in wine. In 2022, the platform introduced a […]
Inc. magazine revealed its 2022 Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at independent American companies that have achieved spectacular growth. What’s more is that these companies not only survived a tumultuous global pandemic, they’ve thrived. With resilience, spirit, grit, and perseverance, this year’s honorees have successfully and […]
Each year, professional networking platform LinkedIn releases a list of big ideas that will shape the new year. Last year’s list predicted that 2021 would be the year we returned to the office, focused our leadership style on character, and designated more C-suite seats to women, among other thoughts. So what does 2022 have in […]
The consumer brand universe is dynamic and ever-evolving. Each day, new emerging businesses enter the market fueled by visionary founders and disruptive products. And with every early-stage venture, comes the inevitable need for funding. So where do today’s early-stage consumer businesses look for the “smart money” financial support they need to grow and scale? And […]
Real Talk is an ongoing, co-branded article series in partnership with AccelFoods that aims to highlight workplace and brand building topics that often go undiscussed. The goal of the series is to not only shed light on these topics but to ultimately open up the conversation and spark a meaningful dialogue about it with industry influencers […]
Each year, business publication Forbes releases their 30 Under 30 lists that recognize successful young entrepreneurs, leaders, and creative minds who are making waves across several industries. With an eye for trends and a knack for innovation, these 20-somethings are bringing fresh ideas to the table in the food and beverage industry. Check out some […]