ANU APTE

Anu Apte is a dynamic force in the Seattle drinking scene and the CEO, or “Chief Everything Officer,” of Canoe Ventures, a hospitality collective she leads with passion and innovation. She began bartending in 2002 and launched her entrepreneurial journey 15 years ago with Rob Roy, a Belltown cocktail institution. Canoe Ventures has since expanded to include the tiki-inspired Navy Strength, Vinnie’s Wine Shop, and now closed No Anchor and Tradewinds Tavern. Apte is known for her commitment to creating remarkable experiences and nurturing a vibrant drinking culture, firmly establishing her presence in the national hospitality landscape.