How a 'Dumb' Idea Turned Into a $700M Company

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Articles and interviews referenced:
1:29 Interview with Marketplace https://www.marketplace.org/2023/01/25/liquid-death-is-an-entertainment-machine-with-a-water-brand-attached/
3:19 Gallup study: https://news.gallup.com/poll/353858/alcohol-consumption-low-end-recent-readings.aspx
3:30 UK Drinkaware study: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/research/alcohol-facts-and-data/alcohol-consumption-uk#howmanypeopledonotdrinkalcohol