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Photo by Jason Alden
Photo by Jason Alden
Like so many entrepreneurs before him, Karan Bilimoria (PPL 2011) started Cobra Beer to fill a need: “I hated fizzy lagers,” he told The Daily Telegraph. “Some ales were quite pleasant, but far too heavy and bitter to enjoy with a meal. I wanted to create a beer that had a smoothness and a good, distinctive taste that would work well with food.” He founded Cobra in 1989, going door-to-door to introduce stores and restaurants to the brand and somehow turning “noes” into “yesses.” The first five years were the hardest:
In a frank Q & A, Bilimoria talks about the company’s beginnings, affirms his lifelong commitment to education, offers top tips for entrepreneurs, and reflects on the creativity of business.
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