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Mike Stevens of Founders Brewing on the Craft Beer Industry

This episode of the Middle Market Growth Conversations podcast looks at the craft beer industry through the lens of a thriving Great Lakes, Michigan-based brewery.

Mike Stevens of Founders Brewing on the Craft Beer Industry

In this episode of the Middle Market Growth Conversations podcast, the co-founder and CEO of Founders Brewing, Mike Stevens, spoke with MMG Editor Deborah Cohen about the environment for craft beer and how he has grown his company.

Cohen and Stevens spoke during the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection, which featured a panel discussion about the craft beer industry that included the Founders CEO.

On the podcast, Stevens reflects on how the industry has changed since Great Lakes, Michigan-based Founders began to take off in 2008, and how the company has been able to maintain its cult following and independence while benefitting from outside capital.

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“We stayed true to our roots and who we were, but we just ramped up capacity and also started to bring out some brands that were appealing to a broader audience.”