From Systems Engineer to Hot Sauce Star: Josue Rivas's Incredible Journey

Josue went from producing dozens of bottles of hot sauce a month to fulfilling an order for 40... THOUSAND... in six weeks!

Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Most of us only like to talk about our "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories.

On this episode, Kurt chats with Josue Rivas, founder and CEO of Savir Foods. Josue is a Peruvian immigrant and a former systems engineer and classically trained chef with three restaurants and a catering company. Compelled by his love for creating things for others to enjoy, he started Savir Foods in 2020 after making hot sauces for his friends and family. His sauces have been featured twice on the hit YouTube show Hot Ones, and can be ordered at savirfoods.com

But his rise wasn't simple or quick. Josue shares about years spent working unpaid internships, late nights bottling sauces by hand, and the large bet he made on himself when he pulled all-nighters and did whatever it took to produce 40,000 bottles of hot sauce in just six weeks! Josue is an open book about the struggles he's faced on his journey, including mental health and identity issues. Plus, Kurt did his best Sean Evans and Hot Ones impression with a hot sauce taste test!

About Josue Rivas - Josue is the founder and CEO of Savir Foods, creator of artisanal hot sauces known for their bold flavors. Compelled by his love for creating things for others to enjoy, he started Savir Foods in 2020 after making hot sauces for his friends and family. His sauces have been featured twice on the hit YouTube show Hot Ones, and can be ordered at savirfoods.com

About Kurt Wilkin - Kurt is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For over 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as chairman of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies.

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Credits:

• Video Title: "Will Forte Goes For a High Score While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones"
• Creator: First We Feast
• Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITj3o5T4Szc&t=316s
• Video Title: "Lisa Dances Through the Pain WHile Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones"
• Creator: First We Feast
• Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz0BD1v8N5U&t=418s
• Video Title: "Lady Gaga Tries to Keep a Poker Face While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones"
• Creator: First We Feast
• Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp5TYOxtZqY&t=438s
• Video Title: "Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones"
• Creator: First We Feast
• Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-cQ_Wtv0sQ&t=261s
• Video Title: "Lorde Drops the Mic While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones"
• Creator: First We Feast
• Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaoEyTZpv18&t=171s
• Video Title: "Matt Damon Sweats From His Scalp While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones"
• Creator: First We Feast
• Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaXma6K9mzo&t=209s

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