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Restaurateur Frank Bonanno Headlines Newest FuckUp Nights

The lineup of speakers also includes Danny Garipay of Tito's Handmade Vodka and John Hinman of Hinman's Bakery

Frank Bonanno
Frank Bonanno

On Thursday, October 13, FuckUp Nights returns with stories of transparency, failure and lots of elbow grease. This next installment of FuckUp Nights features Frank Bonanno of Bonanno Concepts, Danny Garipay of Tito's Handmade Vodka, and John Hinman of Hinman's Bakery. Not one of these three talented business people comes to to mind when one thinks about failure and mess-ups, but along the way to being where they are they all found roadblocks, made bad decisions, or skipped on opportunities that could have been their golden ticket.

The event will take place from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. at Globe Hall (4483 Logan Street). Tickets are $10 and include a free PBR. Purchase tickets in advance HERE.

FuckUp Nights is not an event that is new or unique to Denver. The global effort started in Mexico City in 2012 when five college friends sitting around, drinking beers, complaining about only hearing stories of success from peers. The lessons learned from failure are often more profound that those learned from successes.

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