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Vol. II — No. 184Remarkable People · Exceptional CompaniesToday's Edition

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John Shumate and the value of a slow barrel
Founder · Investor · Executive

John Shumate and the value of a slow barrel

A bourbon barrel takes years to become a bottle. John Shumate saw a financing problem in the wait - and a way to connect his work with entrepreneurs to the business of investing.

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Legend
Chris Marlin and the business behind the business
Operator · Advisor · Executive

Chris Marlin and the business behind the business

Fifteen years at Zappos took Chris Marlin across finance, supply chains and merchandising. His next chapters led through restaurants and tequila in Mexico to CFO services at Venture First.

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