Kevin George became Global Chief Marketing Officer of spirits maker Beam in 2009. 1. George knows liquor, but he’s no snob. He’ll order an Arnold Palmer and dump in some “really nice tequila.” 2. George learned how to market booze … Continue reading
A former MMA fighter, Wernimont is the founder of Factor 75, a healthy meal delivery service. Our own Mindie Kaplan did happy hour with him to find these four facts and land a few punches for our video. 1. Wernimont … Continue reading
Greg Stallkamp started Lakeshore Express in 2011, a charter plane company offering flights to Detroit and northern Michigan. Grid’s Mindie Kaplan hopped aboard to share drinks with Stallkamp and see what it takes to run an airline. Watch our video … Continue reading
A native of the North Shore, Leslie Fields got a law degree from Emory University and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics before launching herself into a political career back home. She served as director of policy … Continue reading
Grid’s own Mindie Kaplan sat down with Baja Foods‘ Art Velasquez to drink “filthy dirty” martinis, make Cosmopolitans, and talk about the family business. Here are six things she learned about Velasquez while filming our video. 1. He’s considering expanding … Continue reading
Restaurateurs Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson sat down with our own Mindie Kaplan for an illuminating round of drinks. The two have a lot to say after opening Bull & Bear, Public House and Siena Tavern. Here’s what we learned … Continue reading
Seven things Mindie learned about Brian Spaley 1. Spaly’s first job was stocking produce. 2. He started Bonobos by selling trousers out of his car. 3. Trunk Club won’t be diversifying soon. “Nobody ever failed by focusing too much.” 4. … Continue reading
Cancer fighter and non-profiteer Jonny Imerman raises a glass with Grid‘s Mindie Kaplan. Mindie: Tell us about Imerman Angels. Imerman: Absolutely. So, I’m a lucky guy in that I’m a cancer survivor two times in my 20s. When … Continue reading