He Worked Global Oil & Gas, Then Built a Brewery

Sean Hanrahan, Founder and Managing Partner of Platypus Brewing in Houston, spent 25 years in global minerals and oil and gas before trading the corporate world for a brewmaster apron. From offshore exploration in Australia and the Gulf of Mexico to opening a craft brewery in the First Ward, Sean breaks down what those two worlds actually have in common.

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0:00 - Sean Hanrahan intro and background
1:35 - Global oil and gas career and Australian energy landscape
5:14 - Australia vs US infrastructure and energy markets
13:11 - Texas and Australia culture comparisons
20:36 - How Sean ended up in Houston and started Platypus Brewing
25:11 - Australian Day in Houston and Chamber of Commerce
28:20 - Career lessons and building relationships
35:20 - Craft beer industry trends and where it's headed
43:06 - Platypus Brewing operations and distribution strategy
52:52 - AI in brewing and closing thoughts

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