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Danny Saltzman posted thisI've spent 20+ years in wine and spirits. Distributor side, supplier side, and now advising and investing in brands. I don't remember a year with this many field cuts. Suppliers, distributors, everybody. I get it. But the shelf didn't get the memo. Someone still has to know if your product actually made it into the store, what it's ringing at, and whether the display you paid for ever went up. Ask most brands and the honest answer is they don't know. They have a depletion report and a good feeling. A friend introduced me to Jordan Karcher, and what he's built at Eileen Inc. is something this industry has needed for twenty years. Thousands of everyday shoppers, in every kind of store, in every state. You ask a question about your product in the real world, and a few days later you have the photos to answer it. No contract, no minimum, less than lunch per store. It's the first time I've seen a brand get ground truth without a field team. I've sent a few brands their way. Every one of them found something. SKUs missing in a chain they thought was locked in. Pricing two bucks off. Displays that never happened. Eyes in the store without the overhead. Turn it on for a launch, turn it off when you're done. If you're curious what your shelf actually looks like right now, comment "shelf" or send me a DM and I'll get you set up with 10 stores on the house.
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Danny Saltzman shared thisWhat an incredible day to be an Underdog investor. Congrats to an incredible team and more importantly a wonderful human and good friend Jeremy Levine. He is one of the most incredible people that earned and deserves greatness!!!!
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Danny Saltzman shared thisSo honored to join the Neon Coat team. Onward and upward we go!!!!!!Danny Saltzman shared this🎉 Exciting News: Danny Saltzman Joins Neon Coat as Strategic Advisor We're thrilled to announce that Danny Saltzman is joining the Neon Coat team as a Strategic Advisor! Danny brings over two decades of experience driving growth across the hospitality, beverage, and food industries. As Founder & CEO of The Fuel Brands, and having led national retail strategy at Breakthru Beverage Group — one of North America's largest alcohol distributors — Danny has built deep relationships with some of the most recognized brands and operators in the space. His network, industry expertise, and sharp instinct for what makes brands work will be a huge asset as we continue scaling Neon Coat's platform and expanding our reach with businesses and brands in hospitality, beverages, food, and beyond. Welcome to the team, Danny — we're excited for what's ahead! 🥂 #Hospitality #BeverageIndustry #FoodIndustry #CreatorEconomy
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Danny Saltzman posted thisSERVER DOWN Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Sleepless nights. Long hours. Texts unanswered. Calls not returned. Emails sitting in inboxes. Is the server down, or are you simply early? When you’re building something you believe in, you become obsessed. Relentless. Laser-focused. You test. You learn. You adjust. You keep moving. The clock is ticking. Tick. Tick. Tick. Every entrepreneur needs a little delusional confidence, the ability to see what others can’t see yet. As I always say: Don’t take it personal. Make it personal. Stay relentless. Keep building. Keep on pushing that bolder up the hill. The best is yet to come. #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #StartupLife #Relentless #Build #TheFuelBrands #LiquidVision #Cocosip #RedactedCapital 🚀🚀🚀🚀
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Danny Saltzman reposted thisDanny Saltzman reposted thisA meaningful day at Nellis AFB. Last week, Shannon Sharpe spent time with service members on base, sharing stories, signing bottles and showing appreciation. These visits are part of Le Portier’s wider effort to connect with military communities and support America’s Gold Star Families, an organization dedicated to serving the families of fallen U.S. service members. Through July 6th, Le Portier is donating a portion of eligible online bottle sales to America’s Gold Star Families, helping support their mission while encouraging consumers to learn more about the organization and the families it serves. Thank you to the Nellis AFB community for welcoming us. Next stop, Ft. Benning! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efSfYaJJ NELLIS AFB MAIN EXCHANGE America's Gold Star Families #LePortier #ShannonSharpe #AmericasGoldStarFamilies #GoldStarFamilies #NellisAFB #CommunityImpact #MilitaryFamilies Danny Saltzman Eugene Engel Rosie Dawson
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Danny Saltzman reposted thisDanny Saltzman reposted thisLe Portier Cognac is proud to announce a Memorial Day initiative with America's Gold Star Families, dedicated to honoring military service, sacrifice and the lasting legacy carried by America’s military families. As the United States approaches its 250th year, this initiative reflects a moment to recognize the families whose sacrifice and resilience are woven into that story. Starting today through July 4th, Le Portier will contribute a portion of online bottle sales proceeds to America’s Gold Star Families. Dedicated donation links will also be shared across campaign materials and digital platforms, allowing consumers to support the organization directly. As part of the initiative, Le Portier's Founder Shannon Sharpe will visit U.S. military bases, including Nellis Air Force Base and Fort Benning, for private appreciation events. America’s Gold Star Families provides honor, hope, and healing to families of fallen military heroes through advocacy, remembrance initiatives, community programming, and ongoing support services. We are honored to support their mission during Memorial Day and beyond. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efSfYaJJ Donate directly: https://lnkd.in/en4GYVMr #LePortier #AmericasGoldStarFamilies #GoldStarFamilies #MemorialDay #Cognac #SpiritsIndustry #CommunityImpact #ShannonSharpe
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Danny Saltzman reposted thisDanny Saltzman reposted thistoday i'm proud to announce that Tolly is officially live on the App Store. Tolly is a digestive health companion app that allows people living with Crohn's disease, Colitis, IBS, and food sensitivities to scan barcodes and ingredient labels to instantly identify whether a food is safe for their specific triggers. the idea came from personal experience. i was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in August 2025 and found that there was no simple, accessible tool to help navigate everyday food decisions. i built Tolly to change that. some highlights from the build: — launched as a first-time founder while studying full-time at the University of Tampa — bootstrapped with a $500 budget — secured early investment and influencer partnerships pre-launch — built a waitlist of early adopters before the app went live this is just the beginning. if you or someone you know lives with a digestive condition, i'd love for you to check it out. download Tolly on the App Store: meettolly.com #HealthTech #AppLaunch #Founders #Crohns #IBD #BuildInPublic
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Danny Saltzman shared thisSuch incredible news today!!!!! So honored to have been a part of the journey 8 years ago..... 🚀 Full article: https://lnkd.in/e-NMiTbT
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Danny Saltzman shared thisIncredible entrepreneur Ryan Scheinman super excited to get involved with a wonderful cause. Please feel free to reach out for more information and get signed up on the waiting list!!Danny Saltzman shared thisI got diagnosed with Crohn's Disease back in August. It changed everything. The way I eat, the way I think about food, the way I walk into a grocery store. Every label is just a straight guessing game. And you're just supposed to figure it out on your own. 1.6 million people in the US have Crohn's or Colitis. Not counting the millions more living with IBS. And most of them are doing the same thing i was doing, googling ingredients, hoping they don't wake up in pain or upset their stomachs. I got tired of just dealing with it. So i started building something. Tolly is a digestive health app for people with IBD, IBS, and food sensitivities. Scan a barcode or snap a photo of an ingredient label and know instantly if it's safe for your gut, based on your triggers, not generic advice. I'm not a doctor. I'm just someone who got a diagnosis and decided to do something about it. For myself and for everyone else who's been quietly struggling with this. If this is you or someone you know, come join the waitlist. meettolly.com
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Danny Saltzman liked thisDanny Saltzman liked thisAt Le Portier Cognac, our mission has always been bigger than the bottle. It’s about honoring service, strengthening community, and giving back in ways that matter. This year, our team proudly launched the Le Portier Military Appreciation Tour with Shannon Sharpe, bringing our gratitude directly to the brave men and women who serve our nation. Every base visit, every handshake, and every shared moment have reinforced the importance of showing real, tangible appreciation not just in words, but in action. A core pillar of this initiative is our expanding partnership with Gold Star Families. Their strength and sacrifice represent the highest form of service. Supporting them is not a gesture, it’s a responsibility. Through dedicated programming, curated events, and ongoing outreach, we’re building a platform that ensures these families are honored, recognized, and supported year round. We’re also proud to share that a portion of Le Portier Cognac sales is committed directly to supporting Gold Star Family programs. This give back model allows every bottle to carry purpose, helping fund resources, remembrance initiatives, and community support for those who have endured unimaginable loss. None of this happens without the dedication of our team. Their professionalism, heart, and commitment to service have turned this mission into a movement. This is just the beginning. We stand with our military. We stand with Gold Star Families. And we stand behind a promise to give back with every step forward. #LePortierCognac #MilitaryAppreciationTour #ShannonSharpe #GoldStarFamilies #GiveBackProgram #HonoringService #CommunityImpact #VeteransSupport #PurposeDrivenBrand #CognacWithMeaning
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Danny Saltzman liked thisDanny Saltzman liked thisWhat started at IG by O.C. Tanner last year, has evolved into something amazing. Grateful to Robert X. Fogarty and the Team at Dear World for allowing me to share my story, in the hopes of inspiring more teachers and leaders to show up in the best of ways. My continued goal is to bring this mantra to the Breakthru Beverage Group associate experience, every day. Check it out, below: It started from a hard place. I was in a gifted math class where everyone worked independently and at their own pace. One day, I brought my folder to the front of the class because I had a question. The teacher not only belittled me, she called attention to me in front of the rest of the class and said I didn’t belong there anymore. She moved me out of the gifted class and put me into a lower-level math class. That was incredibly heavy for me. I had always been a people pleaser, especially with authority. I never wanted to disappoint teachers or leaders. So being singled out like that stayed with me. It took a long time for me to feel comfortable speaking up again. It really wasn’t until high school that another teacher changed that for me. Her name was Dotty Lutgen. She put me in a room full of people and basically said, “Get up and make a speech. I know you can do it. I believe in you. You belong here.” And I did. I ended up going to State Student Council, running a conference, and eventually becoming President of my school student government. She saw something in me and said, “You’re special. You have something, and you need to let the world see it. Don’t make yourself small to make other people comfortable.” That transformed everything for me. One teacher made me question whether I belonged in the room. Dotty helped me believe that I did. She was the kind of person who would see something in you for both of you until you could see it for yourself. Today, I try to help people find their voice. I’m the cheerleader. I’m the encourager. I’m the person who finds the quiet person in the room and helps them feel like they can speak. One of the things that matters most to me now is helping other people feel seen and valued. “I Belong in This Room” is belonging, connection, and curiosity. It’s knowing that I don’t need to make myself small to make other people comfortable. And it’s also about making sure other people know they belong in the room, too. I want people around me to feel seen, valued, and encouraged to bring themselves completely and authentically. Because sometimes all it takes is one person who sees something in you before you’re able to see it yourself.
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Danny Saltzman liked thisDanny Saltzman liked thisClosing out #BourbonHeritageMonth with a family that holds a truly special place in my heart. 🦃 🥃 Since 2018, I’ve had the privilege of working with Jimmy, Eddie, and Bruce Russell, helping share the story of Wild Turkey and Russell’s Reserve - and the values, craftsmanship, and family legacy behind them. Collaborating with producer extraordinaire Elissa Candiotti to bring that story to life for CBS Mornings “USA to Z” series was a particularly proud moment. “K Is for Kentucky Bourbon” celebrates America’s native spirit through a family whose dedication spans three generations. I’m grateful to help share their story and celebrate the legacy they continue to build—and to Elissa and the CBS team for capturing it. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gKSdgVer #BourbonHeritageMonth #KentuckyBourbon #WildTurkey #RussellsReserve #CBSMornings #BourbonHistory of Kentucky bourbon and its role in U.S. cultureHistory of Kentucky bourbon and its role in U.S. culture
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Danny Saltzman liked thisDanny Saltzman liked thisAt Citi Private Bank, we are building a world-class team of top industry experts and I couldn’t be more thrilled to announce Teresa Radzinski has joined as a Private Banker in Jacksonville, Florida. Teresa brings more than 35 years of experience delivering strategic wealth management, capital markets, and corporate finance solutions to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and nonprofit organizations. Recognized for building trusted client relationships, driving revenue growth and leading high-performing teams, she has deep expertise in private banking, investment strategy, institutional advisory, fiduciary services, and board governance. Teresa joins us from Bank of America Private Bank, where she most recently served as a Private Client & Institutional Advisor. Welcome Teresa... we're excited to have you on our Citi Private Bank North America team! #CitiPrivateBank #Leadership #Talent #PrivateBanking
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Danny Saltzman liked thisDanny Saltzman liked thisA few months ago, I wrote that if I had to bet on one place producing the future of tech, it would be Carnegie Mellon University. Today, Ken Griffin made a $3 billion version of that bet. His historic gift to CMU includes $2 billion to build a new campus in Miami, connecting one of the country's deepest pools of technical and research talent with one of its fastest-growing business and capital ecosystems. What I love is the design: the new Miami campus wont be organized around majors. It'll be organized around four problems: health, national security, energy, and advanced manufacturing, with venture studios built in from day one. Those are exactly the sectors where AIs rules will be written over the next decade. When a university organizes around problems instead of disciplines, it creates an environment designed to produce companies, not just papers and science projects that never make it out of the lab. Andean Systems, a company I backed from Carnegie Mellon, is rebuilding rare earth processing in the U.S. That one problem cuts across three of those four: national security, energy, and manufacturing. I've written before about CMUs founder pipeline and why investors should be paying more attention to what is coming out of Pittsburgh. Now that pipeline is getting a bridge to Miami. I'm excited to see what happens when one of Americas deepest technical talent pools gets another ecosystem built to turn research into companies. To read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/p/eegrqYPJ
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Danny Saltzman liked thisDanny Saltzman liked thisAn investor who has backed more than 50 unicorns is now backing Armeta as well. In my previous post, I shared that ZaiNar founders Daniel Jacker and Jake Levy had become strategic investors in Armeta. Gregg Smith, founder of Evolution VC Partners, joined us alongside them. And his track record is impressive: • 350+ investments • 50+ unicorns • 15+ decacorns • 30+ exits Some of the stories behind those numbers: Gregg backed Ramp’s Series A in 2020. In June 2026, Ramp announced a $44 billion valuation. He invested in Archer Aviation’s Series A in 2020, before its NYSE listing, then backed founder Brett Adcock again in Figure AI, which subsequently reached a $39 billion valuation. He also invested in Carta before its unicorn round and Truebill before its $1.2 billion acquisition by Rocket Companies. Evolution’s wider portfolio includes ByteDance, Epic Games, Coupang, Brex, Rubrik, Unity, Kraken, Sweetgreen and many other great companies. Having an investor with this track record choose to back Armeta makes this milestone particularly meaningful. Thank you, Gregg, for believing in us. We have a lot to build.
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Danny Saltzman liked thisDanny Saltzman liked thisThe global food and beverage industry will go through tectonic shifts in 2027, from shifting consumer patterns, economic uncertainty, geopolitical turmoil, and financial market volatility. How are food manufacturers, operators, and retailers to succeed in this new environment? I'm excited to present at this year's SIAL Paris 2026 on this topic: - Title: Global Food & Beverage Mactrotrends: Navigating Chaos, Capturing Growth - Date: Oct 17, 2026 - Location: Paris Nord Villepinte SIAL Talks Stage Thank you to Comexposium for inviting The Food Institute to present at this year's conference. Registration details here: https://lnkd.in/g3e_Kv3f Looking forward to another great SIAL show! Hope to see you there. #FoodTrends #FoodIndustry #FoodInnovation #SIALParis #CPG #Retail
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Danny Saltzman liked thisDanny Saltzman liked thisA few months ago, Jason Gunn told me there was one trend I needed to pay attention to: foodservice in convenience. The more we looked into the data, the more exciting the story became. CStores aren’t just competing on fuel, snacks, and beverages anymore....they’re competing with restaurants. When 31% of consumers say they’d travel 15+ minutes for their preferred prepared food from Buc-ee’s… you know something is changing. 🌮⛽ I’m excited to see all of this come together in our new MenuData State of Convenience report and upcoming webinar, hosted by Marie Molde, RD and Jason Gunn with the The Food Institute. They'll dive into prepared food, menu innovation, branded ingredients, and the trends reshaping convenience. Link to webinar: https://lnkd.in/epPwa6pQ
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