| Tell us about your company: |
| Study Break is cocktail inspired hard seltzer. Most hard seltzers are made from a beer-derived base, but Study Break stands apart with a unique alcohol base made from oranges. This allows us to deliver bold, refreshing flavor without any of the off-putting aftertaste. Welcome to Flavortown! |
| What inspired you to start your business? |
| Study Break was born out of curiosity and a craving for something better. In 2017, as a sophomore at USC, I was just starting to explore the world of alcohol—cheap beer (craft when we could afford it), flavored malt drinks that everyone seemed to love, and, of course, spirits. But something always felt off. The drinks were either overloaded with sugar, had an overpowering malty finish, or just didn’t taste great. Beyond the flavor, I felt no real connection to the brands we were drinking. They weren’t made with us in mind, and they certainly weren’t created by people like us. That’s when it hit me: why hadn’t anyone from our generation stepped up to create something better—a brand by us, for us? |
| What are your proudest achievements so far? |
| Study Break is now available across Southern California in retailers such as Total Wine & More, BevMo!, & Bristol Farms and venues such as the Greek Theatre and Disney California Adventure! |
| What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs: |
| Make friends & stay curious. |
| Please share a memory or thought about your alma mater: |
| USC’s entrepreneur community is the best of the best. Every alumni has always been happy to share advice and guidance throughout my entrepreneurial journey! |
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