Brian set out to revolutionize the vending machine industry more than 10 years ago, but his company has since transformed itself. In this episode, he shares his start-up journey from banking and the story behind Shark Tank deal winner Vengo Labs' most recent pivot to the ad tech space!

Vengo Labs CEO Brian Shimmerlik: Master of Professional Pivots

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Vengo Labs CEO Brian Shimmerlik: Master of Professional Pivots

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