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Brady Lowe - Owner

Brady Lowe is an influential and visionary entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on the culinary world as the founder of Taste Network. With a deep passion for food, sustainability, and culinary exploration, Lowe has become a driving force in promoting unique dining experiences and fostering connections within the culinary community.

Born and raised in a vibrant food-centric environment, Lowe developed an early appreciation for the diversity of flavors and cultural traditions associated with food. This passion propelled him to embark on a journey to create a platform that would celebrate the world's culinary riches while emphasizing sustainability and responsible sourcing.

In pursuit of his vision, Lowe founded Taste Network, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to promoting and supporting culinary talent, artisanal producers, and sustainable practices. Through his network, he has provided a platform for talented chefs, farmers, and artisans to showcase their craft, fostering collaboration and innovation within the industry.

Lowe's commitment to sustainability is at the core of Taste Network's ethos. He firmly believes in the importance of responsible sourcing, ethical practices, and supporting local communities. Under his leadership, Taste Network has championed initiatives that raise awareness about the impact of food production on the environment and inspire positive change within the industry.

Lowe's influence extends beyond the Taste Network itself. He is a sought-after speaker and advocate for sustainable and responsible food practices, sharing his insights and expertise at industry conferences, culinary events, and on various media platforms. His charismatic presence and passion for his craft have made him a respected voice in the culinary community.

In addition to his work with Taste Network, Lowe has also curated and organized numerous culinary events and festivals that have gained international acclaim. These events bring together renowned chefs, food enthusiasts, and industry professionals, creating a culinary discovery and collaboration platform.

Lowe's impact on the culinary landscape has been widely recognized, with numerous accolades and honors bestowed upon him for his innovative contributions. His dedication to promoting sustainable practices, fostering culinary talent, and creating unforgettable dining experiences has solidified his reputation as a true trailblazer in the industry.

With his entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to sustainability, and passion for culinary excellence, Brady Lowe continues to inspire and shape the future of the culinary world through his visionary leadership at Taste Network.

On his 40th birthday, he launched Piggy Bank, a non-profit organization that provides free business plans to small family farmers raising heritage breed pigs. Brady is also the founder and mastermind behind one of North America's most highly acclaimed culinary competitions and live-fire franchises - Cochon555 and Heritage Fire, which he sold in 2016.

In just fifteen years, Taste Network has created a network of more than ten thousand chefs, thousands of sommeliers and barkeeps, hundreds of independent wineries, public relations agencies and journalist buddies, and dozens of premium beverage producers, content creators and media partners across the nation. From 2008 to 2015, Lowe lead the company to earn one billion hits in the media across North America.

In 2019, Brady sold off Cochon555 and Heritage Fire. Today the focus is on developing new technologies, creating digital content and offering hospitality to corporate groups during the Super Bowl, The Masters, Formula 1 Miami, and the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.

In 2021, Taste Network became agency of record for Ribera y Rueda, Spain's most prestigious regions for red and white wines in the U.S. Going into 2024, Taste Network works with over 170 national accounts and clients, including independent retailers and restaurant groups such as 1 Hotels, Mina Restaurant Group, and Kimpton Hotels, amongst others. The team has executed over 1,000 promotions and placements in a nationwide campaign with the primary objective to educate the trade on these two great wine regions.

Since 2002, Taste Network's primary objective has been to educate trade, media, and consumers on brands that support a responsible luxury lifestyle. Clients past and present include WSJ+, Google, Zagat, Esquire, Eater, Chefs Feed, Edible Communities, Yelp, Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Toronto Food & Wine, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Snowmass Tourism, Rhone Valley Wines, Oxford Symposium, Louisville CVB, Sonoma County Wine Growers, James Beard Foundation, The Culinary Institute of America, Andrew Zimmern, FedEx, Republic Bank, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Mazda, Infiniti, Glenfiddich, Sazerac, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Breville, Wines of Bordeaux, Wines of Germany, Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Citi Bank, Blackberry Farm, Southwest Airlines, Are Lingus, Fairmont Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, AT&T Park, and San Pellegrino.

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Pablo Olay - President

Expert at orchestrating fully integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels domestically and internationally. Want digital, social media, PR, television, radio, direct mail, print, point of sale or guerrilla marketing? Pablo is the numbers’ guy, making sure the financials and analytics make sense. Pablo has orchestrated some of the most successful marketing campaigns in the US to victory, winning dozens of awards for excellence in marketing communications, and the consumer and alcohol beverage industries.

His personal work history includes Ribera and Rueda wine regions, New York Wine and Grape Foundation, Vins de Bordeaux, Rioja Wines, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, Wine.com, HobNob, Tempranillo International Competition, Van Gogh Vodka, Tap Whisky, Smart Beer, Virginia Cider Week, Asturias Cider Council Board, Avocados from Mexico, Death Wish Coffee, Hudsonville Creamery, Prosciutto di Parma, and many more…

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