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WARMINGTON: This pizza may have cost Dave Portnoy $60,000, but was also a business-saving Christmas present


Published on 2024-12-24 20:24:08 - MSN
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The article discusses how Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, experienced a significant business opportunity during a pizza review in Toronto. While reviewing a pizza from Descendant Detroit Style Pizza, Portnoy was approached by a man named Adam Friedlander, who pitched him an idea for a new business venture. This encounter, which took place during Portnoy's "One Bite" pizza review series, led to Portnoy investing $60,000 in Friedlander's company, One Bite Pizza Fest. This investment not only potentially saved Friedlander's business but also turned out to be a lucrative decision for Portnoy, as the event was a success, drawing large crowds and generating significant interest. The article highlights how this chance meeting during a casual pizza review could have been a costly distraction but instead became a fortuitous business opportunity, illustrating the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurial success.

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