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We had a blast at Dramfest 2025 in Christchurch! It made us reflect on the state of the NZ Whisky industry - what actually makes NZ whisky unique? What style are we pushing for? Are we doing enough?@distilnationnzdistilnationnz@gmail.com

Welcome back to Season 3 of Distil-Nation NZ! In this episode we set the course for the season and update you on what's been going on in the world of spirits here in NZ. Check us out at distilnation.nz or @distilnationnz on socials, or email us at distilnationnz@gmail.com

In this episode of Distil-Nation, we sit down with Igor from Bayside Rum Co to explore the art of cocktail making. We'll uncover the secrets behind a great cocktail and discover how Bayside Rum is adding a unique flavor to the NZ spirits industry.

In this episode of Distil-Nation NZ, we delve into the captivating world of smoked or smoky gins, a novel trend that's adding a mysterious twist to the traditional gin experience. We invite you to explore the complex flavours and innovative distillation techniques that define this emerging category.We discuss Herrick Creek Moose Lake Smoked Gin, and Southward Smoked Rosemary Gin.Join us as we discuss how different distilleries are incorporating smoked elements into their gin, from using smoked botanicals to smoking post-distillation. We'll examine the science and art behind the smoke infusion process and how it impacts the gin's aroma and taste profile.Our exploration includes tasting notes on several leading smoked gins, highlighting the unique characteristics of each. Whether you're a seasoned gin aficionado or new to the spirit, this episode will enlighten you on how smoke can transform the crisp, botanical nature of gin into something unexpectedly deep and intriguing. 

Featuring Lammermoor & Herrick Creek Moonshine Embark on a historical journey with Cameron and Tom in Part One of our deep dive into the origins and folklore of New Zealand spirits and whisky. In this episode of Distil-Nation NZ, we unravel the tales of early immigrants, moonshining adventures, and a legend that intertwines the Scottish banks with New Zealand's railroads in an exchange shrouded in mystery.Discover how the spirit of distillation took root in the rugged landscapes of Aotearoa, driven by settlers' determination to craft moonshine under the cover of night. We explore the folktale of an intriguing agreement purportedly made between Scottish financiers and local lawmakers—a deal that would halt local distilling activities in favour of imported spirits, leaving a lasting impact on the development of the New Zealand spirits industry.Through stories of resilience, rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of distillation, this episode sheds light on the early challenges faced by those who dared to distill. As we sift through historical anecdotes and evidence, we piece together how these formative years set the stage for the rich tapestry of New Zealand whisky and spirits production.Join us as we toast to the pioneers of the past and uncover the roots of New Zealand's spirited heritage. Whether you're a history buff, a whisky enthusiast, or simply curious about the untold stories of New Zealand's past, this episode is sure to captivate your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.

In this episode of Distil-Nation NZ, we delve into the heart of New Zealand's distilling industry to uncover the pioneering sustainability efforts our local distillers are passionately pursuing. As the world becomes increasingly conscious of environmental impact, NZ distillers are leading the way with innovative practices designed to protect our planet while producing exquisite spirits.Join us as we explore how sustainability is being woven into the very fabric of NZ distilling, from sourcing local, organic ingredients to implementing energy-efficient production techniques. We'll share inspiring stories of distilleries that are not just reducing their footprint but are actively contributing to a healthier environment.This episode is a toast to the green heroes of the NZ distilling scene, showcasing the remarkable measures they're taking to ensure that every drop of spirit is as eco-friendly as it is delicious. Whether you're a whisky aficionado, a gin enthusiast, or simply curious about sustainable practices, this journey into the green side of spirits is sure to enlighten and inspire.Follow and Connect with Us:

In this episode of Distil-Nation NZ, we sit down with the visionary behind Thomson Whisky, Mat Thomson, to explore the remarkable journey of New Zealand whisky onto the global stage. From the rolling hills of New Zealand to the bustling streets of the UK, Mat shares his experiences promoting his pioneering Manuka smoked whisky and advocating for NZ's unique spirit identity abroad.Delve into the heart of Mat's mission as he recounts his trip to the UK, where he not only introduced the world to the distinctive flavours of Manuka smoked whisky but also engaged in crucial discussions about the place of NZ whisky in the international arena. Mat's insights into the development of New Zealand whisky guidelines reveal a deep commitment to both tradition and innovation, setting the stage for a vibrant future for local distilleries.Join us as we uncover the challenges and triumphs of promoting NZ whisky worldwide, through Mat Thomson's passionate lens. This episode is an inspiring tale of craftsmanship, identity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that transcends borders.Whether you're a whisky aficionado or a curious listener eager to learn about the spirit of Aotearoa making waves around the world, "The World Stage: NZ Whisky Through Mat Thomson's Eyes" promises a journey into the aspirations and achievements of New Zealand's whisky industry.

In this episode of Distil-Nation NZ, we sit down with esteemed spirits writer, Tash McGill, to explore the unique position of New Zealand spirits on the global stage. Tash, known for her deep knowledge and passion for the spirits industry, sheds light on how NZ spirits, with their distinctive flavours and innovative distilling techniques, are carving out a niche in the international spirits community. As part of our journey, we dive into an exclusive tasting session featuring Herrick Creek's latest offering, Dusky Whisky —a testament to the craft and creativity flourishing in New Zealand's distilling scene. But we don't stop there; we also venture across the waters to taste the Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon, exploring how this American classic compares and contrasts with our local treasures. Tash brings her expert palate and insightful commentary to these tastings, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of what sets these spirits apart and how they contribute to the evolving narrative of global whisky and bourbon. Join us for an episode filled with rich discussions, from the grassroots of NZ distilling to the international acclaim of unique spirits. Whether you're a connoisseur of fine drinks or simply curious about the world of distilling, this episode promises to enlighten and entertain.

March madness... I know for some folks this means basketball or something, but since this is an AI newsletter, and this March was indeed mad, I am claiming it. This week seemed madder from one day to another. And the ai announcements kept coming throughout the recording, I used the "breaking news" button a few times during this week's show! This week we covered tons of corporate AI drama in the BigCO segment, from Inflection → Microsoft move, to Apple Gemini rumors, to Nvidia GTC conference, but we also had a bunch of OpenSource to go over, including an exciting glimpse into the O1 from Open Interpreter, which the founder Killian (of the ThursdAI mafia haha) joined to chat about briefly after an all nighter release push! Another returning FOTP (friend of the pod) Matt Shumer joined as we did a little deep dive into prompting Claude, and how he went viral (seems to happen a lot to Matt) with a project of his to make Claude write prompts for itself! Definitely worth a listen, it's the first segment post the TL'DR on the pod

https://www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz/divergence-whiskyJoin us an exclusive tasting in this special episode of Distil-Nation NZ, as we sit down with Antony from Divergence Whisky for an exclusive first taste of their first ever smoked release. This episode marks a pivotal moment – the unveiling of Divergence Whisky's first-ever smoked whisky, a bold venture into the realms of peat and smoke.Antony guides us through the distillation process, sharing the inspiration and craft behind this smoky innovation. Together, we'll explore the nuances and complexities that make this release not just a whisky, but a milestone in Divergence Whisky's history. Recorded on location at the distillery, this episode offers listeners an intimate glimpse into the passion and precision that Divergence Whisky pours into every bottle.But that's not all – released on the same day as this smoky sensation hits the shelves, this episode is your exclusive ticket to discovering what makes this whisky a must-try for enthusiasts and novices alike. Whether you're drawn to the allure of smoke, the warmth of whisky, or the story of a distillery daring to diverge, this episode promises an unforgettable sensory journey.

https://goodbones.nz/ In this episode of the Distil-Nation NZ Podcast, we're joined by Vaughan of Good Bones Distilling, a visionary distiller who's rewriting the rules of vodka production. Dive into the fascinating world of sustainable spirits as Vaughan shares how expired baked goods are not just saved from waste but transformed into premium vodka, setting a new standard for eco-conscious distillation.Discover the journey of Good Bones Distilling, from concept to bottle, and learn about the innovative process that turns leftover bakery items into a smooth, distinctive vodka. Vaughan opens up about the challenges and triumphs of creating a sustainable spirit, the importance of community involvement, and the future of eco-friendly distillation in New Zealand.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and the spirit industry. Whether you're a vodka enthusiast, eco-warrior, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of spirit production, you'll find inspiration in Vaughan's commitment to sustainability and quality.Join us as we toast to a more sustainable future with Good Bones Distilling's revolutionary vodka. It's an enlightening conversation that offers hope, insight, and a taste of what's possible when passion meets purpose in the world of New Zealand spirits.

In this episode of the Distil-Nation NZ podcast, we're pouring into the exciting world of New Zealand rum! Join us as we embark on a flavourful journey, unraveling the rich history and modern resurgence of NZ rum, featuring standout distilleries like 1919 and Black Collar, amoung many others.We delve into the unique aspects that define Kiwi rum, exploring how local ingredients, innovative distilling techniques, and a spirit of adventure are shaping a distinctive New Zealand rum identity. Special attention is given to 1919's renowned Cane rum and the innovative approaches of Black Collar, showcasing how these brands are redefining the rum landscape in NZ.As we taste and talk through these exceptional rums, you'll gain a deeper understanding of their crafting processes, flavour profiles, and what makes them stand out in the global spirits market. This episode is not just a tasting journey, but a deep dive into the stories, the people, and the passion behind New Zealand's rum renaissance. Whether you're a seasoned rum enthusiast or new to the world of spirits, this episode is your passport to understanding and appreciating the burgeoning world of NZ rum.Pour yourself a glass and join us for an episode brimming with insights, stories, and the very essence of New Zealand's spirited revolution. Don't forget to share your thoughts or raise your questions by reaching out to us at @distilnationnz or distilnationnz@gmail.com Stay tuned and follow us for more spirited adventures in the world of distilling. Cheers to exploring the rum renaissance!

On this month's #thebiglift we are joined by Gerry McNicol, Founder and CEO at Distil. Ai, who are experts at using data to improve commerce performance. Gerry explores how you can avoid 'analysis paralysis' so that your data is actually telling you useful things, and to avoid being overwhelmed with too much information. He also delves into the importance of nailing down your definitions in relation to your data, so everyone is clear and concise on what you want to achieve. This is key when there is such a vast amount of data to choose from, and to ensure you get the best results

In this episode, Tom & Cameron are joined by Peter Hall from Lyttelton Distillery Co, taking you on a spirited journey through their diverse range of spirits. Dive into a world of unique flavours as Peter shares the inside scoop on their renowned gin, the exciting development of new gin varieties, the zesty allure of their limoncello, and the rich depths of their rum.Get a behind-the-scenes look at the crafting process of each spirit, uncovering the passion and precision that goes into every bottle. Peter also sheds light on the inspirations behind their creations and what sets Lyttelton Distillery Co apart in the world of artisanal spirits.This episode is not just about tasting notes – it's a deep dive into the craft of distilling, the innovation in flavours, and the journey of a distillery making its mark in New Zealand's vibrant spirits scene.Whether you're a connoisseur of fine spirits or simply curious about the art of distillation, this episode offers a ton of insights and stories. Have questions or comments? Reach out to us at distilnationnz@gmail.com or engage with us on social media @distilnationnz.Join us in raising a glass to the artful creations of Lyttelton Distilling Co!

ThursdAI November 2ndHey everyone, welcome to yet another exciting ThursdAI. This week we have a special announcement, the co-host of and I will be hosting a shared X space live from Open AI Dev Day! Monday next week (and then will likely follow up with interviews, analysis and potentially a shared episode!)Make sure you set a reminder on X (https://thursdai.news/next) , we're going to open the live stream early, 8:30am on Monday, and we'll live stream all throughout the keynote! It'll be super fun!Back to our regular schedule, we covered a LOT of stuff today, and again, were lucky enough to have BREAKING NEWS and the authors of said breaking news (VB from HuggingFace and Emozilla from Yarn-Mistral-128K) to join us and talk a little bit in depth about their updates![00:00:34] Recap of Previous Week's Topics[00:00:50] Discussion on AI Embeddings[00:01:49] Gradio Interface and its Applications[00:02:56] Gradio UI Hosting and its Advantages[00:04:50] Introduction of Baklava Model[00:05:11] Zenova's Input on Distilled Whisper[00:10:32] AI Regulation Week Discussion[00:24:14] ChatGPT new All Tools mode (aka MMIO)[00:35:45] Discussion on Multimodal Input and Output Models[00:36:55] BREAKING NEWS: Mistral YaRN 7B - 128K context window[00:37:02] Announcement of Mistral Yarn Release[00:46:47] Exploring the Limitations of Current AI Models[00:47:25] The Potential of Vicuna 16k and Memory Usage[00:49:43] The Impact of Apple's New Silicon on AI Models[00:51:23] Introduction to New Models from Nius Research[00:51:39] The Future of Long Context Inference[00:53:42] Exploring the Capabilities of Obsidian[00:54:29] The Future of Multimodality in AI[00:58:48] The Exciting Developments in CodeFusion[01:06:49] The Release of the Red Pajama V2 Dataset[01:12:07] The Introduction of Luma's Genie[01:16:37] Discussion on 3D Models and Stable Diffusion[01:17:08] Excitement about AI Art and Diffusion Models[01:17:48] Regulation of AI and OpenAI Developments[01:18:24] Guest Introduction: VB from Hug& Face[01:18:53] VB's Presentation on Distilled Whisper[01:21:54] Discussion on Distillation Concept[01:27:35] Insanely Fast Whisper Framework[01:32:32] Conclusion and RecapShow notes and links:* AI Regulation* Biden Executive Order on AI was signed (Full EO, Deep dive)* UK AI regulation forum (King AI speech, no really, Arthur from Mistral)* Mozilla - Joint statement on AI and openness (Sign the letter)* Open Source LLMs* Together AI releases RedPajama 2, 25x larger dataset (30T tokens) (Blog, X, HF)* Alignment Lab - OpenChat-3.5 a chatGPT beating open source model (HF)* Emozilla + Nous Research - Yarn-Mistral-7b-128k (and 64K) longest context window (Announcement, HF)* LDJ + Nous Research release Capybara 3B & 7B (Announcement, HF)* LDJ - Obsidian 3B - the smallest open source multi modal model (HF, Quantized)* Big CO LLMs + APIs* ChatGPT "all tools" MMIO mode - Combines vision, browsing, ADA and DALL-E into 1 model (Thread, Examples, System prompt)* Microsoft CodeFusion paper - a tiny (75M parameters) model beats a 20B GPT-3.5-turbo (Thread, ArXiv)* Voice* Hugging Face - Distill whisper - 2x smaller english only version of Whisper (X, paper, code)* AI Art & Diffusion & 3D* Luma - text-to-3D Genie bot (Announcement, Try it)* Stable 3D & Sky changerAI Regulation IS HERELook, to be very frank, I want to focus ThursdAI on all the news that we're getting from week to week, and to bring a positive outlook, so politics, doomerism, and regulation weren't on the roadmap, however, with weeks like these, it's really hard to ignore, so let's talk about this.President Biden signed an Executive Order, citing the old, wartime era Defence Production act (looks like the US gov. also has "one weird trick" to make the gov move faster) and it wasn't as bombastic as people thought. X being X, there has been so many takes pre this executive order even releasing about regulatory capture being done by the big AI labs, about how open source is no longer going to be possible, and if you visit Mark Andressen feed you'll see he's only reposting AI generated memes to the tune of "don't tread on me" about GPU and compute rights.However, at least on the face of it, this executive order was mild, and discussed many AI risks and focused on regulating models from huge compute runs (~28M H100 hours // $50M dollars worth). Here's the relevant section.Many in the open source community reacted to the flops limitation with a response that it's very much a lobbyist based decision, and that the application should be regulated, not only the compute.There's much more to say about the EO, if you want to dig deeper, I strongly recommend this piece from AI Snake oil :and check out Yan Lecun's whole feed.UK AI safety summit in Bletchley ParkLook, did I ever expect to add the King of England into an AI weekly recap newsletter? Surely, if he was AI Art generated or something, not the real king, addressing the topic of AI safety!This video was played for the attendees of a few day AI safety summit in Blecheley park, where AI luminaries (Yan Lecun, Elon Musk, Arthur Mensch Mistral CEO, Naveen Rao) attended and talked about the risks and benefits of AI and regulation. I think Naveen Rao had a great recap here, but additionally, there were announcements about Safety Institute in the UK, and they outlined what actions the government can take.In other regulation related news, Mozilla has a joint statement on AI safety and openness (link) that many signed, which makes the case for openness and open source as the way to AI safety. Kudos on mozilla, we stand by the letter

In this episode, Tom & Cameron sit down with Antony, the driving force behind Divergence Whisky in Christchurch. Tune in as we discuss all things New Zealand Whisky and dig deep into what makes this local distillery tick. From its founding ethos to its distillation process, Antony offers a fascinating look into the craftsmanship that goes into each bottle.As we navigate the world of Divergence Whisky, you'll gain insights into the art of whisky-making in New Zealand and what distinguishes their offerings in an increasingly crowded market. Antony shares not just the technicalities, but also the passion and innovation that form the backbone of this exceptional distillery.Don't miss this conversation that takes you behind the barrels and into the heart of Divergence Whisky. Whether you're a whisky enthusiast or just looking to discover more about New Zealand distilleries, this episode is your backstage pass.Got questions or topic suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at distilnationnz@gmail.com or follow us @distilnationnz on all social platforms. Cheers to a whisky conversation you won't want to miss!

On this episode of Agency Life we talk with Naomi Ross. Naomi is the owner of Distil Agency, which specializes in the hospitality sector by doing creative marketing for food, beverage and brands. Naomi is also the co-founder of her own pub, The Carrington, in Surry Hills. In this episode, we talk about Naomi's experience in the hospitality industry and the differences and similarities between the pub and agency world, their journey through the pandemic and impact of lockdowns on the two industries, what trends she's seeing going forward, her thoughts on the hospitality industry utilising Web 3.0, and the valuable lessons Naomi wished she knew starting out. To connect with Distil Agency, you can get in touch via:Website: https://www.distilagency.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/distilagency/This Podcast is brought to you by Growit Group and produced in collaboration with Circle Audio.Support the show

Tiago Forte is the creator of Building a Second Brain. Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h04N_6tmMeg Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:00:40) – Sponsor Break: AppSumo   (00:03:23) - How Second Brain Began     (00:05:49) - Building a Second Brain     (00:13:31) - Multi-Million Dollar Live Courses.     (00:16:23) - What Makes People Have Sustained Behavior Change   (00:24:15) - 4 Steps of C.O.D.E (Capture, Organize, Distil, Express (00:27:08) - 3 stages: 1) Remember 2) Connect 3) Create (00:29:49) – Sponsor Break: The Economist + Linkedin Jobs (00:32:02) - Think Like a Curator     (00:34:30) - Screenshare of Tiago's System in Action on youtube: https://youtu.be/h04N_6tmMeg?t=2085 (00:49:33) - Designing Notes for Future Self     (00:53:37) – Expression is a chaotic + messy process (no checklist) (00:55:52) - Don't Start from Scratch Every Time Thank you to our sponsors: The Economist - full access to the topics that matter to you and original analysis as events unfold. Start your 30-day trial with The Economist today: economist.com/lab Linkedin Jobs - helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post a job for free on linkedin.com/creator AppSumo - the marketplace entrepreneurs trust to buy and sell the products that grow small businesses into name brands: https://social.appsumo.com/creatorlab Links Mentioned: Tiago's book: https://amzn.to/3zUqgEy Blog post: https://fortelabs.co/blog/basboverview/

Join me for My Chat with Katie Sheehy from Irish Whiskey Auctions. Katie joined me for a few small drops and a giggle. She has become an integral figure on the Irish whiskey scene and I always enjoy having a natter with Katie. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!

Distilling the essence of life at sea: It's a love-hate relationship, a roller coaster. The journey becomes etched on our skin. Vibrant bruises match vivid sunsets. There are tremendous stresses on equipment as well as our bodies. We learn something new each day, about sailing and ourselves. Sailing the oceans isn't easy, but offers magnificent rewards with perseverance. We whinge about the effort, but secretly we are glad, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it.

Join me for My Distillery Chat with Dave McCabe, Blender in Midleton Distillery. I strolled around Midleton Distillery with Dave one afternoon and really got the VIP tour. I visited the prestigous warehouse A2 and got to cask sample some of Midleton's finest casks. Then we strolled through the plant to visit the blending team's new Lab. Here, I got to see where the magic will happen for Irish Distiller's future releases.  Thanks to Irish Distillers, especially Melissa Kelly for organising, and to Dave for the access and honesty. Have a listen in on our chat, Slainte!

Hear Elite Champion Naki Kaddu of Distil Management, and Giacomo Skeate from Naki's chosen grassroots cause DIDA Sports Organisation (Uganda), talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice.

This week's holiday episode of Secondary Colors features Nate Justiss & Lindsay Windham of Distil Union (https://distilunion.com) and focuses on the keys to a successful Kickstarter campaign and advice on what to do when creative burnout rears its ugly head. Nick & Tracey also discuss new holiday items available at the Nick Kuchar Art & Design Co. and the importance of giving back to those in need when you can, regardless of the season.  Special thanks to our Producer Dale Rutledge (http://www.instagram.com/TheWalkingDale)! Broadcast from Nick Kuchar's Art Studio in beautiful Kailua Town, O'ahu, Hawaii. Visit us at http://www.nickkuchar.com 

On the Vox Markets Podcast Today: 16th July 2021 Vadim Alexandre, Head of Healthcare at SP Angel discusses Allergy Therapeutics #AGY Trading update for the year ended 30 June 2021 Dan Lane, Senior Analyst at Freetrade talks about news released by Hotel Chocolat #HOTC Quiz #QUIZ Distil #DIS & Hutchmed #HCM (Interview starts at 18 minutes 50 seconds) Vox Markets is revolutionising the way companies engage with shareholders and the stock market at large. By aggregating IR and digital content onto one secure and compliant platform, Vox Markets has established itself as the go-to resource for the investment community. #VoxMarkets #StockMarket #LivePrices #StockMarketNews #Money #Investing #Investments #Finance #Business #Podcast https://www.voxmarkets.co.uk/

Tiny Talks Craft distilleries and their positioning in the market. plus he shares his trip down to the Watershed Distillery in Columbus Ohio.  A lot has happened in this week and the scotchy bourbon boys are here to bring it to you in this podcast of The Scotchy Bourbon Boys !Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/scotchybourbonboys)

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Good morning! Today's poem is a toast—cheers to all our wonderful listeners!

Essaid provides tips on how to iteratively grow a startup by focusing on customers, growth, prioritization, and cadencePEOPLEGuest: Rami Essaid, CEO, FinmarkHost: Anil Hemrajani, Founder of Startup SidekickTAKEAWAYSTry to break down your steps into as small time increments as possible. A lot of people think annual and quarterly, then realize they have missed the mark. Break it down into monthly and weekly -- that’ll let you get feedback more quickly to avoid big course corrections. Nothing you dream up will hit the mark the first time; the less distance you have to go to adjust, the better. Make sure you have a solid team you’re working with. Early on, it’s all about the core team. It helped us accomplish things at a much faster rate.NOTES01:15 – Can you provide us an overview of Finmark? Finmark is financial modeling software for startups; we want to make it really easy for companies to manage their runway, hiring cash, understanding unit economics...just like Carta moved cap tables out of Excel -- we want to do the same for financial modeling. Most people outsource financial modeling and eventually they bring it in-house by hiring someone but even though it’s very easy to make mistakes. We made a painful mistake at Distil Networks when we thought we had more money coming in -- because of that mistake, we had to lay off 57 people. After selling Distil, I realized the problem still existed, so I decided to fix it.03:00 - So, how do you go about building a startup, one step a time? Essentially, you build something a small amount of people love, then iterate quickly. Start with the big picture, then boil it down to as small of a piece as you can cut off, then get going on it. Think of SpaceX, their mission is to get to Mars but they started with satellites, now they are carrying people to the space station and eventually will get to Mars. At Finmark, we spent two months building the MVP to get the product into the hands of people. Then we iterated on a monthly cadence since then, with milestones then measure and iterate.04:10 - Did you interview other startups before or after building the MVP? Yes, I wanted to have conviction in my head that this was as big of a problem as I thought it was. Before the MVP, I spent two months interviewing founders and investors. I spent a lot of time talking to founders of small and growth companies, CFOs, and investors, to get their perspective on this problem, before bringing a team of people in.05:05 - After raising money, how do you resist the push from investors to scale quickly? Depends on your measure of success. I set expectations with investors that early on we won’t make a lot of money since I’m focused on user growth. As a YC Alum, we’re indoctrinated with startup=growth, so you do want to create a North Star KPI/metric -- for us, that’s user adoption, not revenues, so that helps investors think of scale in a slightly different way.06:08 - What should founders focus on, very early on (e.g. MVP, growth)? The nice thing about focusing on growth as the North Star, it unlocks certain behavior that ties back into the customer’s problem. If the growth isn’t there, then your product might not be meeting customer’s demands or it’s not a big market. You could build a product just for a big market or build a great product for a small set of customers but then you don’t have a great opportunity. Using growth metric as your guiding star, you optimize for that and you solve all the other issues along the way.07:40 - How do you get started from ground zero? First step is to believe in the product then build a vision and thesis around it -- that’s when the customer interv

Finmark, a member of Summer 2020 Y Combinator cohort, is not your typical YC startup. In fact company co-founder Rami Essaid has already built Distil, a security startup and saw it through to exit when he sold the company to Imperva last year. As he pondered what to do next, he took a quick turn […]

Episode 6 The Still Magic approach considers the following key principles which will help all budding gin makers less is moresimplicity is bestthere is neither a right nor wrong answer; there is only the best answer Releasing "your" gin at scale requires skills in decision-making, investigation, sampling, testing, improvements and launching. Each of these skills describe the DISTIL framework, and each step has a key question to answer. This episode describes a tried and trusted way to tackle the challenge and to set yourself up for success. Be bold. Enjoy yourselves. Let's create the next gin narrative. Still Magic paperback, digital and audio copies available from your favourite online stores https://www.amazon.com/Still-Magic-distillers-guide-beginners-ebook/dp/B07QZ4VFRV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=still+magic&qid=1596545333&sr=8-1 Narrator: Marcel Thompson @stillmagicway Editor:@alexiepigot

Seedlip and Starward Whiskey are two of the companies Frank Lampen has scaled through his business, Distill Ventures. The six year old beverage accelerator has invested in another eight brands, globally - at various stages of development. Prior to working with startups, Frank held operational roles across the hospitality, music and media industries and consequently draws on incredible and wide bodies of knowledge. Soon after recording, James' microphone cut out, so this episode uses our backup system.

In the last episode, we started a conversation about transformation and turnaround, specifically regarding what you can do when you're thrust into a new role, you're in a tight spot, and you need to create a plan to dig yourself out. Joining us again for part two of this conversation is Tiffany Kleemann, former CEO of Distil Networks (which was acquired) and current Senior Vice President at Imperva. While episode 158 focused on how Tiffany made plans for transformation after she was brought into Distil, this episode focuses on creating a go-to-market strategy, why what got you here won't get you there, and what it's like to go through a significant transformation on a personal level. We will be continuing this Transformation Turnaround series next week with new episodes and new guests, so stay tuned!    Resources: www.imperva.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-olson-kleemann-cissp-cipp-8b7315/ What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith   Learn more and get the full show notes at: 3PillarGlobal.com

Tip number 3 - Distil the wisdom from your experience – get to the essence of it

For this podcast, Graham was joined by Michael Taylor (@shiftingshares). We discuss Burford (BUR), Tesla (TSLA), Distil (DIS), Thomas Cook (TCG) and Fever-Tree (FEVR). Please note the important disclaimer which applies to all of the content on this website, positioned just below this article.

It was another week filled with M&A, venture and IPO talk. There was a bunch of hacker talk, sure, but the deals kept comin', so we talked about it a lot. In our interview, we talked to Distil Networks CEO Tiffany Kleeman to learn what's next for Distil (it was acquired earlier this week) and how her customers are stopping all those bad ad fraud bots.

Last week four security companies changed hands. The shopping spree continued this week with CDN company Imperva announcing it was buying bot mitigation startup Distil Networks. The companies did not share the acquisition price. Imperva CTO Kunal Anand says his company had a narrow bot capability, but was looking to bring a more complete solution to the platform and Distil fit the bill nicely.

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This week, Rami Essaid, Founder of Distil Networks joins us for an interview! In the news, we have updates from CyberArk, Tenable, Fortinet, & Rapid7! Our very own Michael Santarcangelo is joined by Matt Alderman on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly!   Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/ES_Episode83   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes!

This week, Rami Essaid, Founder of Distil Networks joins us for an interview! In the news, we have updates from CyberArk, Tenable, Fortinet, & Rapid7! Our very own Michael Santarcangelo is joined by Matt Alderman on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly!   Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/ES_Episode83   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes!

C'est au dernier étage du théâtre Sainte-Catherine, que nous avons rencontré la très drôle et charismatiques Coco Belliveau. Lors de cette discussion, on découvre comment elle a réveillé Louise Richer en pleine nuit après avoir déclenché le système d'alarme de l'école national de l'humour. Elle nous parle de la soirée d'humour Distil-rit qu'elle anime les mardis soir et de sa présence comme chroniqueuse sur les soirées Monocle et Moquerie. Alex nous raconte la fois où il pensait avoir déclenché les cloches de l'église à 2h du matin à Roberval. Coco nous parle d'un concept de soirée d'humour, "Le Cacabaret" et ouin, disons qu'on dérape pas mal sur le sujet :D On parle aussi de l'intimidation au secondaire, d'improvisation, de films, de séries, d'éjaculation féminine etc. Bref, un épisode sans tabou, qui on l'espère, vous plaira! ================================================ Suivez nousFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AGOPODCAST/ iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ago-lartiste-le-geek-et-lotaku/id1160600289?mt=2 Google Play:https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I5ums36up7yzq57w3wqsjrb6aaa Twitter:https://twitter.com/AGO_Podcast Podbean:http://agopodcast.podbean.com

Rami Essaid of Distil networks joins us for an interview. In the news, Cylance battles the malware testing industry, Tanium’s CEO issues an apology, Malwarebytes integrates with ForeScout, and more in this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly!Full show notes: http://wiki.securityweekly.com/wiki/index.php/ES_Episode41 Visit http://www.securityweekly.com for all the latest episodes!

Rami Essaid of Distil networks joins us for an interview. In the news, Cylance battles the malware testing industry, Tanium’s CEO issues an apology, Malwarebytes integrates with ForeScout, and more in this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly!Full show notes: http://wiki.securityweekly.com/wiki/index.php/ES_Episode41 Visit http://www.securityweekly.com for all the latest episodes!

Distil Networks wants to leverage device fingerprints, Exabeam reveals its latest security intelligence program, HPE acquires Niara, and more in this week’s Enterprise News! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.securityweekly.com/wiki/index.php/ES_Episode31 Visit http://securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes!

Distil Networks wants to leverage device fingerprints, Exabeam reveals its latest security intelligence program, HPE acquires Niara, and more in this week’s Enterprise News! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.securityweekly.com/wiki/index.php/ES_Episode31 Visit http://securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes!

The founders of Distil Union, Nate Justiss and Lindsay Windham welcome me into their store and studio to learn more about their success story. From working at Phillips, to taking the entrepreneurial leap away from freelance it was fun to learn how their union formed. Even more exciting was the reveal that one review on Slate from customer Will Oremus doubled their business last year. Amazing! Near the end of the interview, Nate and Lindsey tell us more about the event they are hosting on May 25 - From Maker to Market. They've invited me to speak as part of a three person panel. Can't wait to talk shop with the group. Tickets are free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-maker-to-market-tickets-25176283943

Today we have a great conversation with the co-founder and CEO of Distil networks Rami Essaid. Rami was born in syria to a family known for their engineering talent. He later moved the united states and started working in sales and business. After realizing what a challenge spam and malware bots were posing to corporations rami decided to create a product that would protect against attacks. Rami then took the plunge and founded his company Distil in 2001. After a lot of testing with the beta product Distil networks has now become to go to solution for protecting against bot nets and brute force login attacks. Distil Networks secured $38 million in total funding from Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Group and TechStars' Bullet Time Ventures, ff Venture Capital, IDEA Fund Partners, and Militello Capital. Rami attended North Carolina State University where he majored in computer engineering.Lets listen into Rami interviewed by Startup Grind’s DC chapter director Brian Park. 

This talk will explain a new and innovative approach to eLearning. Kenton White, founder and CTO of Distil, talks about the differences between simulations and games and how HCI plays an important role in creating the best solutions. The highly intuitive and interactive digital games provide virtual environments where players learn and demonstrate skills and behaviours for anything from interviewing techniques to emergency response procedures.