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After blitzscaling one of the fastest-growing spirit brands in history, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey founder Fawn Weaver is reflecting on how to build not just a company, but a meaningful life. She talked with CNN host Van Jones at the Masters of Scale Summit in October.  Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/newsl ... Show More
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