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Microbrewing In The Us: An Overview Of The Microbrewery Industry And A Business Plan For Future Success, Kevin Lapoint Apr 2012

Microbrewing In The Us: An Overview Of The Microbrewery Industry And A Business Plan For Future Success, Kevin Lapoint

Honors Theses and Capstones

This thesis takes a look at the history of craft brewing, the current trends, and where the industry is going. It takes a look at a number of different business models in the market and analyzes their respective advantages and challenges. After viewing these models and trends it takes a look at what would be needed for a successful microbrewery to start in seacoast New Hampshire.


Battle For Control: How Venture Capitalists Affect The Development Of Businesses, Jeffery Neil Wacaster Jan 2012

Battle For Control: How Venture Capitalists Affect The Development Of Businesses, Jeffery Neil Wacaster

Honors Theses

In my new podcast series, I interview business leaders to determine the affect of venture capital on the entrepreneur. First, I interview a serial startup entrepreneur to find out the true nature of venture capital, how to go about getting it, and how it affects the creative process. Next, I interview a blogger who thinks that venture capital can be very detrimental to business startups, and get his perspective on related issues.

The interviewees:

1. Michah Baldiwn a) current CEO of Grahic.ly b) He and his team have raised over $350 million dollars of startup money

2. Peter Ireland a) …