The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

679: Kat Cole - From Hooters Waitress to $500M CEO, You're Interviewing for Your Next Job Every Day, Learning vs. Ego, The Four Key Mindsets for Senior Leaders, and The Journey of Who You Become

March 15, 2026·58 min·3-min readinterviewbusiness
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Kat Cole, CEO of AG1, transformed the company from $160M to over $500M in annual revenue by focusing on product excellence, word-of-mouth growth, and hiring leaders with humility, curiosity, courage, and confidence.


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Kat Cole

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Kat ColeRyan HawkSahil BloomRex Caswell

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AG1Focus BrandsCinnabon

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Business ModelsEntrepreneurshipLeadershipManagementMarketingPersonal FinanceProduct ManagementScalingStartups

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