Event Details

Join us for the fourth installment of our Rise & Thrive series, featuring a dynamic discussion with Ken Sadowski, the Beverage Whisperer, and Jeff Klineman, Editor-in-Chief of BevNet. This session promises to be both fun and engaging, as Kenny shares his insider knowledge and industry insights in a lively Q&A format.


Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started in the beverage industry, this event is designed to be interactive and informative, offering valuable takeaways for everyone. Don't miss the chance to get your questions answered in our interactive Q&A session at the end!


With only 30 tickets available, pre-registration is required.


Event Venue: Polar Beverages 1001 Southbridge St. Worcester MA, 01610


Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration & Coffee
Arrive and fill up your cup!
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakeasy Session
Industry insights from an insider.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking

Speakers

  • Jeff Klineman (Editor in Chief at BevNET)

    Jeff Klineman

    Editor in Chief at BevNET

    https://www.bevnet.com

    As Editor-in-Chief of BevNET, Jeff Klineman oversees the organization's reporting across all of its websites, as well as BevNET Magazine. Jeff also plans, curates, and hosts the BevNET Live and NOSH Live conferences. Jeff previously worked as a newspaper reporter for the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, the Boston TAB, and the Metrowest Daily News, and has freelanced for publications like Slate, Boston Magazine, Self, George, Commonwealth, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. He is a graduate of Yale University and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. A frequently-cited expert on the beverage industry, Jeff has also twice been named in Forbes as one of the 25 Most Influential when it comes to Consumer and Retail Companies.

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  • Ken Sadowsky (Beverage Whisperer & Board Member)

    Ken Sadowsky

    Beverage Whisperer & Board Member

    https://beveragewhisperer.com

    Named “The Beverage Whisperer” by Forbes, Ken Sadowsky is an astute trend identifier and a 25-year veteran of the beverage industry. He was an early distributor of vitaminwater, among the first to distribute Snapple, Red Bull, and Monster. Later he joined the board of GLACEAU, the parent company of vitaminwater & smartwater. Today, Ken is the Senior Beverage Advisor for Verlinvest, the diversification vehicle of the Belgian InBev family with over $2B deployed across 20 portfolio companies. Ken sits on the board of directors for Vita Coco (COCO), Hint Water, and LifeAID, and was previously an advisor for Bai and Essentia Water. Ken continues to advise and invest in new companies to this day.

    Specialties: Assisting start-up beverage companies with path-to-market strategies, packaging, marketing, coaching founders, and raising capital.

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Tickets

VIP Member

Exclusive registration for our members! The ticket price includes a speakeasy, coffee, and light bites.

All tickets are non-refundable.

Primary Member Price $25
VIP Corporate Partner

Exclusive registration for our corporate partners! The ticket price includes a speakeasy, coffee, and light bites.

All tickets are non-refundable.

Primary Member Price $25
General Registration (non-member)

Ticket includes speakeasy session, light bites, coffee and networking.

All tickets are non-refundable.

Standard Price $40

Venue

Polar Beverages

1001 Southbridge Street
Worcester, Massachusetts

If you have any questions please contact Kimberly Allardyce

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