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Co-Founder of Top Shelf Ventures | Co-Founder of Uncharted

"Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated" - The Alcohol Industry I loved this framing from the recent "New Consumer" report from Coefficient Capital. The alcohol industry has been around for decades. Covid represented an unprecedented change in behavior (and lots of people drank a lot more as a result). My strong opinion is that we're currently experiencing a reset. Yes, there are changing consumer preferences and (like always) tastes are evolving. But the booze business has proven time and time again that it is resilient. I've said it before and I'll continue to say it... don't bet against booze! cc Top Shelf Ventures

Andrew B. Friedman

Founder - Industry Spirits / Scout Spirits / BrandYou

3d

Yup. It's anecdotal on my side because I'm just in Seattle / the greater Seattle area, and while there's unquestionably a younger generation that stays home and doesn't go out as much, your point in that podcast I believe was that a post Covid return to reality was expected, and just remains to be seen with this generation that sits home does as they evolve their spending habits related to food and drink.

Tom Shea

Co-Founder at Adgile — We're hiring!

3d

The quote killed me 🤣 Also +1, love the reports Coefficient puts out. Confirms everything you’ve been saying about the industry.

Nicola Nice

Sociologist | Writer | Entrepreneur

12h

I think you need to go a bit further back than “decades” to see just how long the alcohol industry has been around!

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Jennifer Thomason

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and CFO Services for Small Businesses

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Resilience isn’t just about survival. It’s about coming back sharper, stronger, and undeniable.💯

Clara Ma

Finding a Chief of Staff for Every Executive | askachiefofstaff.com

3d

That opening line made me LOL!

Rachel ten Brink

General Partner Red Bike Capital | Y Combinator Founder | Board Member

3d

Yup! As discussed- completely agree...

Conor Begley

CSO & Board CreatorIQ - Follow for creator facts & startup learnings

3d

Love this take! Thanks Noah!

Christopher H.

Sales & Brand Management | Distributor Management | Brand Innovation | Sales Programming | Negotiations | Go-to Market Strategy | Leadership

3d

Nailed it!

John Kraski

CEO, Future Proof / Chief Financial Officer / Strategic Partnerships / Producer / University of Southern California MBA (Business of Entertainment) / Only Person On LinkedIn With Almond Croissant Named After Them

3d

Amazing post per usual Noah Sanborn Friedman !

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