Mark Hanson, Black Buffalo Co-Founder and President, honored by Goldman Sachs as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Builders and Innovators Summit
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) honored Mark Hanson, co-founder and president of Black Buffalo, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2025 at its Builders and Innovators Summit on October 28, 2025.
Goldman Sachs selected leaders across industries for the two-day event focused on building enduring companies and advancing innovation. Hanson's recognition follows Black Buffalo milestones cited by the company: expanded national retail distribution, growth of its Herd Rewards loyalty program, and continued R&D and compliance efforts serving adult (21+) nicotine and tobacco consumers.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) ha onorato Mark Hanson, cofondatore e presidente di Black Buffalo, come uno dei Maggiori Imprenditori Eccezionali del 2025 al suo Summit Builders and Innovators il 28 ottobre 2025.
Goldman Sachs ha selezionato leader di diversi settori per l'evento di due giorni incentrato sulla costruzione di aziende durature e sull'avanzamento dell'innovazione. Il riconoscimento a Hanson segue i traguardi di Black Buffalo citati dall'azienda: espansione della distribuzione al dettaglio a livello nazionale, crescita del programma fedeltà Herd Rewards e continui sforzi di R&S e conformità a servizio dei consumatori adulti (21+) di nicotina e tabacco.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) honró a Mark Hanson, cofundador y presidente de Black Buffalo, como uno de los Emprendedores Más Excepcionales de 2025 en su Cumbre de Constructores e Innovadores el 28 de octubre de 2025.
Goldman Sachs seleccionó líderes de diversas industrias para el evento de dos días centrado en construir empresas duraderas y avanzar en la innovación. El reconocimiento a Hanson sigue a los hitos de Black Buffalo citados por la empresa: expansión de la distribución minorista nacional, crecimiento de su programa de lealtad Herd Rewards y continuos esfuerzos de I+D y cumplimiento al servicio de los consumidores adultos (21+) de nicotina y tabaco.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) 는 Black Buffalo의 공동 창립자이자 사장인 Mark Hanson을 2025년 10월 28일에 열린 Builders and Innovators Summit에서 2025년 가장 탁월한 기업가들 중 한 명으로 선정했다.
Goldman Sachs는 지속 가능한 회사를 구축하고 혁신을 촉진하는 데 초점을 맞춘 이 이틀 간의 행사에 다양한 산업의 리더들을 선정했다. Hanson의 인정을 받은 것은 회사가 언급한 Black Buffalo의 이정표들: 전국적 소매 유통 확장, Herd Rewards 로열티 프로그램의 성장, 성인(21+) 니코틴 및 담배 소비자들에게 서비스를 제공하는 연구개발(R&D) 및 컴플라이언스 노력의 지속.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) a honoré Mark Hanson, co-fondateur et président de Black Buffalo, en tant que l’un des Entrepreneurs les Plus Exceptionnels de 2025 lors du sommet Builders and Innovators le 28 octobre 2025.
Goldman Sachs a sélectionné des dirigeants de différents secteurs pour cet événement de deux jours axé sur la construction d’entreprises durables et l’avancement de l’innovation. Cette reconnaissance à Hanson fait suite aux jalons de Black Buffalo cités par l’entreprise: expansion de la distribution au détail à l’échelle nationale, croissance de son programme de fidélité Herd Rewards et efforts continus de R&D et de conformité au service des consommateurs adultes (21+) de nicotine et de tabac.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) ehrte Mark Hanson, Mitbegründer und Präsident von Black Buffalo, als einen der Außergewöhnlichsten Unternehmer des Jahres 2025 bei seinem Builders and Innovators Summit am 28. Oktober 2025.
Goldman Sachs wählte Führungskräfte aus verschiedenen Branchen für die zweitägige Veranstaltung aus, die sich darauf konzentriert, langlebige Unternehmen aufzubauen und Innovation voranzutreiben. Hansons Anerkennung folgt den von dem Unternehmen genannten Meilensteinen von Black Buffalo: Ausbau des nationalen Einzelhandelsvertriebs, Wachstum seines Herd Rewards Treueprogramms und fortlaufende F&E- und Compliance-Bemühungen, die erwachsene (21+) Konsumenten von Nikotin und Tabak bedienen.
غولدمان ساكس (بورصة نيويورك: GS) كرّم مارك هانسون، المؤسس المشارك والرئيس في بلاك بوفالو، كأحد أبرز رواد الأعمال الاستثنائيين لعام 2025 في قمة Builders and Innovators في 28 أكتوبر 2025.
اختارت غولدمان ساكس قادة من صناعات مختلفة للحدث الذي استمر يومين وتركز فِيه على بناء شركات دائمة ودفع عجلة الابتكار. يأتي تكريم هانسون بعد المعالم التي ذكرتها الشركة لبلاك بوفالو: توسيع التوزيع على مستوى الوطني، نمو برنامج Herd Rewards للمكافآت، واستمرار جهود البحث والتطوير والامتثال لخدمة مستهلكي النيكوتين والتبغ البالغين (21+).
高盛集团（NYSE: GS） 于 Mark Hanson，Black Buffalo 的联合创始人兼总裁，授予他在 2025 年度最杰出企业家 中的荣誉，地点为其在 2025 年 10 月 28 日举行的 Builders and Innovators 峰会。
高盛在两天的活动中挑选了来自各行业的领袖，重点是建立持久企业和推动创新。Hanson 的荣誉，是公司所提及的 Black Buffalo 里程碑的延续：扩大全国零售分销、Herd Rewards 忠诚度计划的增长，以及为成年（21+）尼古丁与烟草消费者提供服务的持续研发与合规努力。
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Goldman Sachs selected leaders from multiple industries for the two-day event focused on building enduring companies and advancing innovation. Hanson's selection follows Black Buffalo's recent milestones, including expanded national retail distribution, continued growth of its Herd Rewards loyalty program, and sustained investment in R&D and compliance to serve age 21+ adult consumers of nicotine and tobacco.
"We are pleased to recognize Mark as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2025," said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, "Under Mark's leadership, the Black Buffalo team has not only built a successful enterprise, they are redefining industry paradigms. This year's Summit has brought together many of the best business minds to talk about building the next generation of businesses."
"I am deeply honored to be named among Goldman Sachs' Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs," said Hanson, "This award is a reflection of the Black Buffalo team's tireless dedication to excellence, foundational commitment to compliance, and relentless pursuit to deliver innovative products to our adult consumers."
Now in its 14th year, the Builders and Innovators Summit is the can't miss gathering for Founders and CEOs of hypergrowth companies. Previous honorees have gone on to lead multi-billion dollar companies, both in the private and public markets. In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs each year, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.
About Black Buffalo
Founded in 2015, Black Buffalo has created America's leading smokeless tobacco alternative products, backed by over 25,000 hours of research and development. The Company is a 4-time recipient of the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America award (most recently in 2025), and Black Buffalo has won major Best New Product awards from the convenience trade.
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