Creative Distillation - Episode 78: Rob Hahn, founder of Avanti, and Chuck Eesley from Stanford
Pull up a seat and pour yourself a Mezcal Negroni, because this episode of Creative Distillation is an instant classic. Hosts Jeff York and Brad Werner take us to the sunny rooftop of Avanti Food & Beverage in downtown ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, where they sit down with Avanti’s founder, Rob Hahn, to uncover the entrepreneurial journey behind one of Colorado’s most innovative culinary incubators. From its roots in Spanish food halls to becoming a launchpad for up-and-coming chefs, Avanti is redefining the restaurant business, one small kitchen at a time.
But that’s just the first course. The conversation takes an unexpected and fascinating turn with the return of Stanford professor Chuck Eesley, whose latest research, recently published in Nature, reveals how digital ad algorithms are fueling the spread of misinformation. The findings are staggering: nearly one-third of ad dollars intended for news sites end up funding misinformation. Chuck proposes a bold solution to bring transparency to this murky world, and let’s just say, Brad is so impressed he grants Chuck the highest honor: deeming him a professor worthy of tenure.
With a perfect blend of cutting-edge research, entrepreneurial insights, and a healthy dose of Negroni-fueled humor, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Cheers!