Non-alcoholic Episodes

May 28, 2025

Curious Elixir - The Science and Soul of Curious Elixir

When you meet someone building a brand with soul, you feel it. That’s exactly what happened when I spoke with JW Wiseman, the founder of Curious Elixirs, a line of booze-free cocktails that doesn’t just skip the alcohol but adds in adaptogens, bold flavor, and a whole lot of purpose. We discuss...

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May 28, 2025

Aplós - If a Fashion Brand Made a Spirit

When Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, first tried Aplós, she knew there was something different, sophisticated, calming, and beautifully intentional. In this episode, Rose sits down with David Fudge, Co-founder and CEO of Aplós, to unpack how he’s not just building...

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April 12, 2025

Pilot Project Brewing - The Incubator That's Launching the Next Big …

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Abel, Co-founder and CEO of Pilot Project Brewing, a first-of-its-kind beverage incubator helping brands navigate one of the most competitive and complex CPG categories: beverages. From launching home-brew experiments in his garage to...

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March 20, 2025

Ooso - A Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Tea Inspired by Natural Wine

In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Spring and Sophia Racciatti, Co-Founders of Ooso, to discuss their journey of creating a sparkling tea inspired by natural wine. From late-night kitchen experiments to landing on retail shelves, they share how they built a brand that...

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