Andrew: Hey there, freedom fighters. You probably know by now, but I’ll say it again and again and again, in case there’s anyone who’s new. And I want to recruit you if you are new. My name is Andrew Warner. This is Mixergy, home of the ambitious upstart, and the place where I interview entrepreneurs about how they built successful companies so that they can teach you what they learned along the way.
In this interview, we’re going to find out how an internet start-up guy ended up creating a winery in Brooklyn. Brian Leventhal is the founder of Brooklyn Winery, which offers locally crafted wine, food, and private events. And by the way, I should say this interview is sponsored by Walker Corporate Law, the tech startup law firm. And Brian, welcome.
Brian: Thank you.
Andrew: Were you . . . as a kid growing up, did you drink wine? Was your family into wine?
Brian: My path to wine didn’t actually start until after I graduated...