Kona Brewing

Kona Brewing is a craft beer brand founded by Cameron Healy. The brewery initially struggled, losing $20K monthly for years, before turning profitable. Based in Hawaii, Kona Brewing became known for its quality ales and the 'Longboard' lager.

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Episodes Featuring Kona Brewing

EP 813

Kettle Chips: Cameron Healy. The Wild Bet That Made a Brand

Cameron Healy

Kona Brewing

Cameron Healy founded Kettle Chips with a $10,000 loan and a unique kettle-cooked process. He launched in the UK first—a risky move—before expanding across the US, where Kettle became the top natural chip. Healy also founded Kona Brewing, a craft beer brand that struggled for years before succeeding. His story reveals how curiosity, resilience, and betting against conventional wisdom can build a category king.

Mar 2, 202660 min

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Cameron Healy

Cameron Healy founded Kettle Chips with a $10,000 loan and a unique kettle-cooked process. He launched in the UK first - a risky move - before expanding across the US, where Kettle became the top natural chip. Healy also founded Kona Brewing, a craft beer brand that struggled before succeeding.

1 episode