How I Built This with Guy Raz Sharing the 2023 HIBT Lab Highlight Reel
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Jan 4, 2024 
Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, shares her inspiring journey of rebuilding her fast-food chain after a devastating fire, demonstrating resilience and innovative branding. Nuseir Yassin discusses transforming his 1000-day travel quest into The Nas Company, showcasing the evolving media landscape. Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble, explores the future of dating, discussing AI's role in enhancing connections while emphasizing the need for authenticity in romantic relationships. It's a vibrant mix of entrepreneurial spirit and insight!
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Restaurant Fire
- Pinky Cole's first restaurant, Pinky's Jamaican, was destroyed by a fire after two years.
- This devastating event forced her to start over but ultimately humbled her.
Starting Over
- Don't be afraid to start over and embrace new opportunities.
- Pinky Cole took a job on a TV show after her restaurant fire, which helped her heal and move forward.
Slutty Vegan Inspiration
- While working on the show Fix My Life, Pinky Cole had an epiphany to start Slutty Vegan.
- This vegan comfort food restaurant became a multi-million dollar brand in under five years.