Fawn Weaver
Founder
Fawn Weaver is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, best known as the CEO and founder of Grant Sidney, Inc. (GSI) and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history. A bestselling author and popular TED speaker, Weaver has appeared on numerous major media outlets, including the TODAY Show and FOX Business. She also founded the Nearest Green Foundation, a nonprofit offering scholarships to descendants of Nearest Green, the world’s first known African-American master distiller. Weaver’s extensive career includes leadership roles in hospitality, real estate, and entertainment, emphasizing team-first management and social impact initiatives.
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