Bert Beveridge
Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Texas at Austin
United States
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vodka, Self Made
$4,500,000,000
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#504 Billionaires 2019
#179 Forbes 400 2018
Bert "Tito" Beveridge is the founder of Tito's Vodka.Tito's, one of the fastest growing spirits brands in America, sold an estimated 63 million bottles of vodka in 2017, up from 44 million in 2016.Beveridge started the company in 1997 with $90,000 borrowed using 19 credit cards. He slept on floors and couches while he built the business. The business got its first big break after winning the 2001 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco against 72 vodkas from around the world. Tito's donates 100% of net proceeds from its online store to nonprofits.
Beveridge grew up comfortably in San Antonio, where he played polo. As a youngster he wanted to pursue a career training horses.After graduating from college with degrees in geology and geophysics, Beveridge started working in the oil and gas business.
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