The Restaurant Tech Company Behind Untappd

The Restaurant Tech Company Behind Untappd

May 4, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 633

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Trace Smith discusses his journey from private equity to leading Next Glass and creating a platform for the beverage alcohol industry.

Trace Smith, CEO of Next Glass, shares how an unexpected leap from private equity into the beverage alcohol industry led to building a platform that connects producers, operators, and consumers at scale.

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