#industry-leadership

#industry-leadership

Eloquent, affable and self-effacing, James was well-respected by industry colleagues for his phenomenal palate and beloved for his exceptional ability to wax poetically about each cup's artisanal heritage and distinctive flavor profile. His influence on the Southern California coffee scene is undeniable.

Congratulations to Patrick Henry and Nathan Grover on these well-deserved awards! Patrick has built iconic relationships that will endure, and Nate has a talent for identifying consumer needs and turning them into successful promotions.

We're taking the power of artificial intelligence and putting it directly in the hands of brokers so they can close faster, communicate better, and focus entirely on relationships instead of process. Our goal isn't just speed, it's clarity, he added. Technology should amplify human potential, not replace it. bevri.ai is here to make complex systems simple, intuitive and profitable for the people who drive this business every day.

Suddenly, and not long ago, our dearest tech industry leaders began to suggest caution. Sam Altman said that AI is in a bubble "for sure," albeit one formed around "a kernel of truth." Mark Zuckerberg said an AI bubble "is quite possible," though "if the models keep on growing in capability year over year and demand keeps growing, then maybe there is no collapse, or something." Even Eric Schmidt is saying to calm down about artificial general intelligence and focus on competing with China.

For brewery and beverage alcohol operators, 2025 has been a pressure test, from rising costs and supply chain swings to distributor shakeups and unpredictable demand. Even the most seasoned teams are attempting to adjust their plans. Brewbound Live is where the industry stops guessing. On December 1011 in L.A., operators across beer and beverage-alcohol will gather to swap hard-earned insights, recalibrate for 2026, and connect with partners who understand what's at stake.