Some entrepreneurs don't just build businesses, they take bold risks that can shape a country or revitalize a religion. That's Charles Bronfman. On the first episode of Big Shot, hosted by Harley Finkelstein and David Segal, you'll learn about Bronfman’s incredible upbringing, lessons, and experiences that inspired many transformational initiatives. From watching his father build Seagram’s to bringing the Expos to Canada and founding Birthright Israel. Bronfman left a legacy in business, charity, and family with endless lessons for all.
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Where To Find Big Shot: 
Website: bigshot.show 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/  
Harley Finkelstein: https://twitter.com/harleyf 
David Segal: https://twitter.com/tea_maverick
Production and Marketing: ⁠https://penname.co/

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In This Episode, We Cover:
(00:00) Welcome to Big Shot. More about our first guest
(02:15) The catalyst behind Big Shot
(04:05) What is the meaning of chutzpah
(05:38) How Charles brought Major League Baseball to Canada
(10:02) The story of Charles telling his father, Sam, about bringing baseball to Canada 
(15:00) The incredible story of building Birthright Israel
(20:18) What makes Jews so unique when it comes to business and entrepreneurship 
(26:31) Charles Bronfman’s three biggest things to consider in your life

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Referenced:
Distilled: Distilled A Memoir of Family, Seagram, Baseball, and Philanthropy: https://www.amazon.com/Distilled-Memoir-Seagram-Baseball-Philanthropy/dp/144345396X 
Sam Bronfman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Bronfman 
Birthright Israel: https://www.birthrightisrael.com/ 
Seagram’s: https://www.seagramsescapes.com/