Creative Distillation
Business & Finance
About
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights.
Episodes
- 99: Rum Martinis and Daywalkers: Tiki Time with Jeff (and Brad) @ San Francisco’s Pagan Idol
Maggie Sanders, General Manager of Pagan Idol, shares her journey from a California berry farm to managing a San Francisco tiki bar. The episode explores tiki culture, customer experience, and future innovations in the industry, offering e…
- 98: Jeff's Jet Pilot and Brad and Jeff's Tiki Analysis Part 2
This episode, the second part of a tiki analysis, explores the emergence of Trader Vic in 1937 and his global franchise development. It examines the cultural influences on the tiki craze, such as Elvis, the Beach Boys, and Disneyland, and…
- 97: Jeff's Three Dots and a Dash and Brad and Jeff's Tiki Analysis Part 1
In this episode of Creative Distillation, Jeff and Brad begin their tiki analysis, discussing the complexity and mastery of tiki mixology. They explore the history of Don the Beachcomber, the founder of the first tiki bar, and outline thre…
- 96: Tiki Time with Jeff with Claudia Doblinger (TUM): Trader Vic’s Rum Punch and the Public/Private Role in Clean Tech Startups
Prof. Dr. Claudia Doblinger discusses her research on clean tech startups, emphasizing the crucial role of public-private partnerships in their innovation and survival. The conversation, recorded at Trader Vic’s in Munich, also touches upo…
- 95: The Pits and Stems Sal Banan and MJ Yang (CU) on AI Growing Pains
MJ Yang, Assistant Professor at CU Boulder, describes AI, especially LLMs, as a "brain-damaged peer," stressing the need for critical thinking and problem framing in data analysis. The hosts compare AI's rapid growth to the dotcom boom, no…
- 94: MJ Yang (CU) and Ethan Decker, Founder, Applied Brand Science and Proprietor/Mixologist, Pits & Stems (Boulder)
In this episode of Creative Distillation, Ethan Decker shares his journey from ecology to brand strategy, outlining universal branding laws and actionable insights for businesses. He discusses the "myth of the passionate customer" and the…
- 93: Tiki Time with Jeff w/guest Russell Thoede, Founder, Lei Low (Houston)
Jeff York interviews Russell Thoede, co-founder of the Houston tiki bar Lei Low, discussing the bar's origin story, the passion behind authentic tiki bars, and the historical roots of tiki culture. Thoede shares his perspective on tiki as…
- 92: Ethan Poskanzer (CU) on Moral Flexibility & Isabel Schoebert (TUM) on Public-Private Collabs
This episode features Ethan Poskanzer discussing his research on partisan moral flexibility in American politics. Isabel Schoeberl shares findings from her work on public-private partnerships and their potential impact on emission reductio…
- 91: Nan Jia (USC): Nora's Craft Cocktails and AI's Effects on Employee Creativity
This episode of Creative Distillation features Nan Jia from USC. The discussion covers Nora's Craft Cocktails and the impact of AI on creativity in the workplace.
- 90: Nels Wroe, Founder, Dry Land Distillers
In episode 90 of Creative Distillation, hosts Jeff York and Brad Werner visit Dry Land Distillers in Longmont, Colorado, featuring guest Nels Wroe and CU's Ethan Poskanzer. They discuss the state of local hospitality, sample spirits, and s…
- 89: Jordan Leggett, Bar Lead and Mad Scientist at Nora’s Speakeasy
In this episode of Creative Distillation, hosts Brad and Jeff are joined by Jordan Leggett, Bar Lead and Mad Scientist at Nora's Speakeasy. Jordan shares her innovative approach to bartending, highlighting unique cocktail creations and dis…
- 88: Creative Distillation Rewind: Rayback Collective Beer and Brad and Jeff's Top 5 Episodes
Creative Distillation Rewind revisits earlier episodes, with hosts Jeff and Brad highlighting their top 5. The episode includes anecdotes about research, producer Joel, and various beers, originally recorded at the Rayback Collective.
- 87: Ted Waldron (LSU) on The Complex Dynamics of Capital and Power in Entrepreneur–Investor Relationships
Ted Waldron, LSU Professor of Entrepreneurship and Information Sciences, discusses his research on entrepreneur-investor relationships. The paper "More than money" identifies seven types of capital, including knowledge and reputation, that…
- CDEP 86: Tiki Time with Jeff: Lotus Lounge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana with guest Ted Waldron (LSU)
This episode of Tiki Time with Jeff, recorded at Lotus Lounge in Baton Rouge, features LSU professor Ted Waldron and PhD student Sonya Strano. They speak with CC Pike, Beverage Director at Lotus Lounge, about the bar's history, its decor,…
- 85: Andrew Nelson (OR): Jungle Mai Tais and the Optimal Distinctiveness of Electric Organs
This episode features Andrew Nelson, Professor of Management at the University of Oregon, and Jeff discussing entrepreneurship and the history of electric organs. They delve into the competition between Hammond and Everett in 1935, and how…
- 84: [Season 7 Premiere!] Tiki Time with Jeff: A Primer
Creative Distillation episode 84, "Tiki Time with Jeff," explores the history, legends, and cocktails of the tiki tradition. Host Jeff discusses the origins of tiki, his inspiration for the segment, and shares recipes for Mai Tais and Zomb…
- 83: Season Finale: Liquid Mechanics Beer and Boulder Start Up Week Panel Live at T|Aco
Season 6 closes on a strong note, with a panel discussion held in front of a live audience during Boulder Startup Week. This recording just happened to take place on the 13th anniversary of the opening of T|Aco, the downtown Boulder staple…
- 82: Mike Lenox (UVA): Brad’s Manhattans and “Extreme Centrism”
This episode, our last from “GURK,” the Global Enterepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference held in Boulder in June 2024, features a conversation with another one of Jeff’s academic heroes and GURK founder, Mike Lenox. He's a Profe…
- 80: Roundtable w/GEIRC founders + Upslope / Liquid Mechanics / Rowdy Mermaid
This time out, Jeff and Brad properly set the tone for the Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference, which took place in Boulder in June 2024, with a roundtable of original “GEIRC” founders including: - Janet Bercovitz, P…
- 81 Jay Habegger (Maryland): Upslope German Pilsner and Regional Distribution of Venture Capital
On this episode recorded in June 2024 at the Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference in Boulder, Brad and Jeff speak with Jay Habegger, a CU grad now pursuing his PhD at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith Schoo…
- 79: Elvira Sojli (U of New South Wales): Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha and Deleting Unreported Information
For this episode, another in our series of recordings from the Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference, which took place in Boulder in June 2024, we welcome Elvira Sojli, Associate Professor in the School of Banking and…
- 78: Rob Hahn (Avanti) / Chuck Eesley (Stanford): Mezcal Negronis and the Economics of Misinformation
With this episode, we segue seamlessly from the Reversing the Arrow Conference to the Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference — affectionately known as GURK — held in Boulder in June 2024. Our transition is eased by our…
- 76: Kathleen Eisenhardt (Stanford) on the Intersection of Business and Engineering, and Suerte Tequila
Our penultimate episode from the Reversing the Arrow conference features a classic sit-down interview with Kathy Eisenhardt, Stanford W. Ascherman, M.D., Professor in the School of Engineering at Stanford. Kathy, as you’ll hear, is a legen…
- 75: "Lightning Round" with Katie Brownell (VaTech)/Beth Embry (KU)/Seungah Lee (HEC Paris) and TRVE Brewing's Summer Saisson
Our series from the Reversing the Arrow conference, held in June 2024 at Boulder’s Chautauqua Park, continues with a Lightning Round, in which each of our three guests talk about their recent published research in less than 45(ISH) minutes…
- 77: Reversing the Arrow Impact Panel with Christina Lubinski (CBS), Seungah Lee (HEC Paris) and Bob Eberhart (USD), and Upslope and Liquid Mechanics Beer
We conclude our recordings from the June 2024 Reversing the Arrow conference with a panel discussion which took place at the historic Chautauqua Community House. Our panel is composed of: •Christina Lubinski, Professor of Entrepreneurship…
- 74: Waterhouse(UNC)/Brownell(VTech)/Eberhard(USD) on State 38 Bourbon & Entrepreneurship's History
We pick up where we left off before our annual holiday episode: on the front porch of the Chautauqua Mission House at the Reversing the Arrow Conference, held in Boulder in June 2024. This time around, Brad and Jeff are joined by: — Ben Wa…
- 73: Ashley Tillman & Alicia Sepulveda (CU) at Dry Land Distillers: Holiday Nog & Innovation at CU
It’s our annual Creative Distillation holiday episode, and to ring in the season we’re spreading and receiving good cheer at one of our favorite locations, Dry Land Distillers, on Main Street in Longmont, Colorado. Dry Land founder Nels Wr…
- 72: Ryan Coles (Connecticut) on Laws Bourbon and How Local Culture Affects Entrepreneurial Approaches and Outcomes
For this episode, we are once again coming at you from the front porch of our Chautauqua Cottage at the Reversing the Arrow conference, which took place in Boulder in June 2024. This time out, Brad and Jeff are joined by Ryan Coles, Profes…
- 71: Dev & Jennifer Jennings (Alberta) on New Terrain Pilsner and An Embedded Research Project
For this episode, we continue with our guests from the previous episode: Jennifer and Dev Jennings. They’re both professors in the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management at the University of Alberta’s School of Business. T…
- 70: Bryn Rees (Colorado) at Pits and Stems: Halloween Craft Cocktails and CU's Venture Partners
Today, we pause our coverage of the Reversing the Arrow conference to bring you a Creative Distillation treat: our annual Halloween episode! This time it comes with a twist. Instead of Jeff putting Brad through another ritual pumpkin beer…
- 69: Jennifer & Dev Jennings (Alberta): Prosecco and The Gender Gap in Entrepreneurial Confidence
Here’s another episode from the Reversing the Arrow Conference, held at Boulder’s beautiful Chautauqua Park in June 2024. This time, Brad and Jeff speak with Jennifer and Dev Jennings. Both are professors in the Department of Strategy, Ent…
- 68: Matthew Grimes (Cambridge) on Sour Beer, DnD Bourbon and Hype Management (GEIRC)
This time on Creative Distillation, we gather at Jeff’s ranch, where he and Brad speak with Matthew Grimes, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Futures, and co-director of the Cambridge Judge Entrepreneurship Center at Cambridge…
- 67: Season 6 Premiere! Bob Eberhart (San Diego) on Reversing the Arrow and Canned Rose
Welcome to Season 6 of Creative Distillation. We’re excited to belly up to the bar and bring you another round of scintillating, spirited discussions with exceptional guests from all corners of academia, holding forth about entrepreneurshi…
- 66: All-Time Top 5 Episode Countdown + Season 5 Wrap / Season 6 Preview
For our final episode of Season 5, Brad and Jeff conduct field research at The Rayback Collective - affectionately known as “Boulder’s backyard.” They open by introducing Emily Iliff, a CU senior and Creative Distillation’s new Marketing D…
- 65: A Very Special Ph.D Episode
Previously on Creative Distillation, Brad and Jeff set up shop in a cozy booth at the Mountain Sun in downtown Boulder, and spoke with Ph.D candidate Tiffany Yau about her many passions and projects. This time, we’re still at the Mountain…
- 64: Tiffany Yau (Ph.D candidate) on Bridging Research to Practice
This time on Creative Distillation, Brad and Jeff conduct field research from a cozy booth at legendary Pearl St pub, The Mountain Sun. They’re joined by CU Ph.D candidate Tiffany Yau, an avid Creative Distillation listener! She’s also a s…
- 63: Larry Plummer (Ivey Business School) on Geographic Impact on Entrepreneurial Success
Previously on Creative Distillation, Brad and Jeff visited Pits & Stems, a real-live speakeasy located somewhere in Old North Boulder. They were joined by Larry Plummer, a PhD from CU who’s now the Director of the Ivey New Venture Project…
- 62: Ethan Decker, Owner & Sole Proprietor, Pits & Stems
This time on Creative Distillation, Brad and Jeff conduct field research at one of our more interesting — and favorite — locations to date. Pits & Stems is an actual speakeasy tucked away in a quiet Old North Boulder neighborhood. The owne…
- 61: Thomas J. Dean (CSU) on Selling Out vs. Selling In
Previously on Creative Distillation, Brad and Jeff took a drive up to Ft. Collins to speak with Katie Wallace, Head of ESG at New Belgium Brewing. They discussed the history and impact of this historic microbrewery while sampling some of t…
- 60: Katie Wallace, Head of ESG, New Belgium Brewing
EPISODE 60: Katie Wallace, Head of ESG, New Belgium Brewing This time, Brad and Jeff take the show on the road, an hour up I-25 to Ft. Collins and the home of New Belgium Brewing, one of the original Colorado craft brewers. There, they spe…
- 59: Unpublished! Jeff's Secret Research Into Public-Private Partnerships
EPISODE 59: Unpublished! Jeff's Secret Research Into Public-Private Partnerships Previously on Creative Distillation, Brad and Jeff conducted field research at The Burns Pub, a truly authentic British Public House located in Broomfield, Co…
- 58: Jonathan Odde, Founder, The Burns Pub
This time on Creative Distillation, Brad and Jeff conduct field research at The Burns Pub, a truly authentic British Public House located in Broomfield, Colorado. With a delicious menu of handmade pub delicacies, and a full selection of be…
- 57: Trent Williams (BYU) on the "Architecture of Hope" + Sweet Cow Ice Cream
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner…
- 56: Year-end Undergrad Q&A at Boulder's legendary Sundown Saloon
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner…
- 55: Ethan Poskanzer (Colorado) and the Consequences of Workplace Protest Participation
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner…
- 54: It's the Great Pumpkin Beer Episode!
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner…
- 53: Ted Waldron (Texas Tech) on The Battle for Balcones Distilling
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner…
- 52: SEASON 5 PREMIERE! Nels Wroe, Founder and President, Dry Land Distillers
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner…
- 51: SEASON 4 FINALE! Q&A with Leeds MBA Students (with guest Brynn Keenan, Grist Analytics)
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner…
- 50: Brynn Keenan (Grist Analytics) on Turning Passion and Science Into a Successful Venture
University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner…