Marc-Kwesi Farrell

Founder & CEO, Ten to One Rum

New York, New York

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When native Trinidadian Marc-Kwesi Farrell foundedTen to One Rum(after becoming the youngest VP in Starbucks history leading its beverage innovation program after a chance meeting with Howard Schultz) he wanted to challenge expectations of what a Caribbean rum could be. Gone were any trappings more apt for a theme park pirate ride, and in its place are heart, authenticity and quality. The brand is grounded in regional history and pride—the name is from a quote by Trinidad and Tobago’s first Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams about unity—and the rum delivers.

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