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Nano Tank: Brewery Start-Up Pitches to Expert Craft Brewing Panel

In NanoCon’s nod to Shark Tank, we will have an expert panel consisting of a craft beer financial expert, a brewing educator and brewery owner, and a craft brewery attorney ask questions and evaluate different brewery launch plans after each deliver a short pitch. Everyone can take away some lessons and tips to hone your own plans for their own start-ups from the questions and answers in the discussion. While none of the panelists has the deep pockets of Mark Cuban or Mr. Wonderful, they will share some priceless expert advice on the keys to a more successful brewery launch.

AUDRA GAIZIUNAS
OWNER, BREWED FOR HER LEDGER, LLC

MATTHEW MCLAUGHLIN
FOUNDER, MCLAUGHLIN, PC

STEVE PARKES
BREWMASTER & OWNER, DROP IN BREWING COMPANY
OWNER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR, AMERICAN BREWERS GUILD

NanoCon Online 2021