Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free
Episode
23 min
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2 min
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AI-Generated Summary
Key Takeaways
- ✓Why did Jerry Greenfield leave Ben and Jerry's after 47 years?
- ✓How has Unilever restricted the brand's political messaging since 2021?
- ✓What are Ben Cohen's plans to regain control of the company?
What It Covers
Ben Cohen discusses his battle with Unilever over Ben and Jerry's political activism, Jerry Greenfield's departure, and efforts to buy back the company.
Key Questions Answered
- •Why did Jerry Greenfield leave Ben and Jerry's after 47 years?
- •How has Unilever restricted the brand's political messaging since 2021?
- •What are Ben Cohen's plans to regain control of the company?
Notable Moment
Cohen reveals his tolerance for conflict exceeds Jerry's, explaining why he remains to fight Unilever while his co-founder departed for his mental wellbeing.
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