Business Incubator Series: Dave Knox, The Brandery, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dave Knox of the Brandery: "When we select our companies, we're trying to get a feel for who the entrepreneurs themselves are. Are they ones who would benefit from a mentorship-driven network, in terms of being coachable and being open to change?

"The final thing is just looking at the team's – for lack of a better term – hustle, drive, and passion for creating a meaningful company.

"Going through an accelerator is a very stressful thing and something you have to have your hearts and nerves and sinew into."

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