City Winery's Journey: Overcoming Adversity and Defining Chutzpah with Selfish Philanthropy

The speaker discusses the concept of chutzpah, sharing stories of various entrepreneurs. He narrates the founding of City Winery during the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting the initial business model of selling wine barrels to bankers. Facing adversity, the company pivoted to selling tap wine, which became a major success. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of core values and philanthropy, sharing experiences from a company trip to Puerto Rico to support local communities.

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