So—no joke: two guys really do walk into a bar. While sharing a few drinks on a winter night in New York City, best friends Michael Kirban and Ira Liran met two young women from Brazil. That chance encounter eventually led to a business idea: to sell Brazilian coconut water in the US, as an alternative to Gatorade. In 2004, Michael and Ira launched Vita Coco ... Show More
Nov 2023
The Skills You Need To Be An Entrepreneur, When To Start Your Business, How To Stop Fearing Failure, The Benefits Of Coconut Water & Giving Back w/ Mike Kirban Of Vita Coco
Ep. #51
Today, I'm excited to be chatting with Mike Kirban, the co-founder and executive chairman of Vita Coco, one of the most revered beverage brands on the planet. Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a global brand? How do you get your product from the ground floor t ... Show More
40m 54s
Feb 2024
Dianna Cohen: Crown Affair Founder and CEO
<p>Crown Affair is a haircare brand that empowers people to create ritual out of their hair routine. Launched in 2020 with four products (a towel, a brush, an oil, and a comb), Crown Affair has since grown to include a range of hair products and tools; has become one of the buzzi ... Show More
57m 22s
Sep 2022
Nigeria's push to grow its own coconuts
Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the fruit, which is widely used to make snacks, drinks and to make everything from oil to cosmetics. With demand for coconuts increasing both domestically and around the world, plans are now af ... Show More
18m 55s