Larry Culp General Electric CEO An Epic Meltdown On October 1st of 2018, General Electric (GE) made the unexpected announcement that John Flannery would no longer be their CEO; he was being replaced by beloved board member, Larry Culp. For the sake of context, over
Sean Parker Net Worth: $2.7 Billion Wealth Origin: Facebook Hometown: Herndon, Virginia Education: Chantilly High School Prankster Turned Philanthropist Sean Parker ultimately plans on giving away the majority of his massive $2.7 billion fortune. He has recently donated $4.5 million to UC San Francisco to launch
Palm Springs Coffee House Guide Ernest Coffee Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt, or better known as Don the Beachcomber, opened the doors to his legendary tiki restaurant in this very space in 1953. These days, ever-elusive and incredibly cherished Stumptown coffee is the beverage of choice
Sonoma Coffee House Guide Cafe Aquatica Overlooking Sonoma’s magnificent Jenner estuary, Cafe Aquatica gives guests a chance to enjoy coffee and small eats while soaking in views of the mighty Russian River converging with the boundless Pacific Ocean. A former customer, Rachel, fell in love
Executive Profile Lowe’s CEO: Marvin Ellison Overlooked Marvin Ellison has graced the executive ranks of numerous iconic American brands, yet even he admits that throughout his storied professional career, he can count 10 promotions that he did not get and was passed over for. At
Let’s Get Classy! Stark’s Steak & Seafood Stark’s is certainly upscale, and their steaks are no doubt top-tier, even still, they manage to capture absolute class without venturing into a pompous decadence. With this being said, virtually any occasion is about the right time to
Napa Valley Coffee House Guide Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company opened its doors in 1985, making this European modeled coffee house one of the first cafes available to Napa residents. Housed in a downtown landmark victorian building, they carry single-origin coffee
Let’s Get Classy! Bounty Hunter Located in the heart of downtown Napa and housed in a building that dates back to the 1880s, Bounty Hunter grills some of the best BBQ north of the bay in upscale old-west fashion. Having been voted “Best Wine Bar
A Billionaire’s Story Patrick Soon-Shiong Net Worth: $6.6 Billion Wealth Origin: Pharmaceuticals Place of Birth: Port Elizabeth, South Africa Education: Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Witwatersrand; Medical Doctor, University of Witwatersrand; Master of Science, University of British Columbia “Growing up in apartheid South Africa, we
San Jose Coffee House Guide Voyager Craft Coffee Upon returning home from far-off destinations around the world, Voyager employees are encouraged by owners Sam Shah and Lauren Burns to share with the company some of the more fascinating flavor experiences they encountered. This openness to