How I Built This with Guy Raz

Honest Tea: Seth Goldman

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Jan 16, 2017
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Honest Tea's Origin

  • Seth Goldman, after a long run in 1997, found only sugary drinks in a store.
  • This sparked the idea for Honest Tea, a less sweet beverage.
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Initial Steps

  • Goldman contacted Barry Nalebuff, his former business school professor, to discuss the idea.
  • A $50,000 investment from Goldman's father provided initial capital.
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Personal Challenge

  • The day before the crucial Whole Foods presentation, Goldman's son was diagnosed with a serious heart condition requiring surgery.
  • Despite this, Goldman persevered with the presentation and continued working on Honest Tea during his son's hospitalization.
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