133: Renee Dunn | Founder & CEO, Amazi Foods

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Renee is the Founder & CEO of Amazi Foods, a mindful tropical-fruit food company that works directly with small businesses and farmers groups in Uganda to make these delicious snacks that are bringing some much-needed excitement into the dried fruit category.

Amazi originated largely from Renee’s college trip to Uganda where she completed her thesis research. She noticed that there were many delicious local organic fruits - something that wasn’t prevalent in the states. However, the local markets had very limited access outside Uganda. The supply chains were broken. Now, Renee is dedicated to building a better supply chain and supporting economic development in Uganda.

Fast forward a few more years, Amazi has sourced from over 300 farmers in Uganda with more than half being women, and is in top retailers like Amazon, Wegmans and soon to be Whole Foods Market.

Renee earned her Bachelors degree in Economics and the College of Social Studies from Wesleyan University. A fun fact: on the side, Renee has also been a fitness guru for most of her life – working as a lead strength trainer and yoga teacher.

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In Today's Episode with Renee Dunn We Discuss:
1. Renee's Upbringing + Family Values
2. Study Abroad Experience at Uganda
3. Forming a Thesis Around Local Entrepreneurship
4. Challenges and Gaps in the Local Ugandan Food Markets
5. Navigating the Quarter-Life Crisis at 25yo
6. Transition from Yoga to Founder
7. Knowing Nothing About the Food Industry to Being a CPG Founder
8. Amazi Foods Founding Story
9. The Challenges and Lessons of Founding as a Solo Founder
10. Life and Entrepreneurship is an Infinity Sign
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