Brewbound Live Winter 2020 — Agenda

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020

1. Event Welcome and Platform Introduction

   We hope everyone will start by watching the introductory video when you first enter. It’s the best way to find out how to make your way around and find content and people who can help you take your business next-level.
2. Welcome Remarks

   • Justin Kendall, Editor (Brewbound)
3. 1:05 PM – 1:50 PM

   Lessons Learned on Advocacy

   Denizens Brewing Company co-founder Julie Verratti shares the importance of advocating for your business and building bridges with lawmakers. Verratti will also take part in a live Q&A session.

   • Julie Verratti, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer (Denizens Brewing Company)
4. 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

   From Fat Tire to Voodoo Ranger: Building a Sub-Brand

   New Belgium CEO Steve Fechheimer discusses the growth of the Voodoo Ranger line of IPAs, offers a look at the Fort Collins craft brewery's 2021 plans and shares insights a year after the company was acquired by Lion Little World Beverages.

   • Steve Fechheimer, CEO (New Belgium)
5. Orchestra Insider Interview: Why Best-Run Breweries Integrate Everything

   Based on where the industry is headed, Orchestra Software’s solution stack is changing the narrative to provide an unprecedented level of supply chain insight for the entire beverage industry.

   • Brad Windecker, President (Encompass + Orchestra)
   • Phillip Bates, Production Coordinator (Night Shift Brewing)
   • Matt Schulman, Co-founder (Sarene Craft Beer Distributors)
6. 3:10 PM – 3:50 PM

   Emerging Beverage Brands: Canned Cocktails, Party Punch, THC Drinks, Ranch Water

   Entrepreneurs of fast-growing companies in up-and-coming segments share strategies and insights on building brands.

   • Felipe Szpigel, Co-Founder and CEO (Five Drinks)
   • Aimy Steadman, Co-Founder and COO (Future Proof)
   • Luke Anderson, Co-Founder (Cann)
   • Katie Beal Brown, Founder and CEO (Lone River Beverage Company)
7. Live Oak Bank Insider Interview: Navigating the Lending Environment for Craft Beverage Companies

   Randall Behrens of Live Oak Bank shares insights about the current lending environment for craft breweries, how the firm’s partners are persevering amid the Covid crisis and how Live Oak works with craft beverage companies to support their growth strategies.

   • Randall Behrens, VP, Wine & Craft Beverages (Live Oak Bank)
8. 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

   Happy Hour

   Join the Brewbound team for beers, loose conversations and networking. 

   • Tomme Arthur, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (Lost Abbey)
   • Lester Jones, Chief Economist (NBWA)
   • Jess Infante, Reporter (Brewbound)
   • Justin Kendall, Editor (Brewbound)
   • Donn Bichsel Jr., Founder (3 Tier Beverages)
   • Dharma Tamm, President (Rogue Ales & Spirits)
   • Josh Fruchtman, National Accounts Manager (Allagash Brewing Company)
9. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

   Investor Speed Dating

Please note that event agendas are subject to change.