The top CPG podcast in the world, highlighting stories from founders, buyer spotlights, highly practical industry insights - all to give you a better chance at success.
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A Healthier, Happier You: The People Working to Make It Happen is a podcast about the innovators and entrepreneurs behind the brands helping people live better, feel better, and thrive.
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Welcome to Driving Performance by Adgile Media Group, sponsored by ShipBob. Broadcasting live from the back of a box truck on the floor at Natural Products Expo East, we chat with founders and operators of your favorite CPG and consumer brands, sharing their inspiring stories and practical marketing advice. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a successful business and deliver real performance for your brand.
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Breaking News on Food & Beverage Development - North America
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Welcome to The Omnichannel Roundtable, the essential podcast for industry leaders and innovators in the CPG space. Join hosts Bryan Alston and Yemeni Mesa, seasoned veterans in e-commerce and retail strategy, as they dissect the strategies of thriving in both brick-and-mortar and digital marketplaces. Each episode serves up in-depth discussions and tactical insights aimed at one goal: helping excellent founders and products win in store and online. From unearthing the secrets of getting more ...
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Welcome to Profit and Purpose, the show that takes you behind the scenes to uncover how consumer product companies can build profitable businesses while benefiting people, communities, and the environment.
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Who is it For? Founders of CPG start-ups. What is It? Zero B.S. perspective on running your start-up well, understanding the biases of industry stakeholders and getting the industry to work for you, not the other way around. When? Every month. Your Host: Dr. James F. Richardson of Premium Growth Solutions, LLC www.premiumgrowthsolutions.com If you want to take my founder's Quiz to see if you are ready for exponential growth, please visit : www.premiumgrowthsolutions.com/founder_resources and ...
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Game changers, category creators, wellness mavens – and that’s just your hosts! A new podcast series from Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss, the founders of the iconic juice brand, Blueprint. As female entrepreneurs who have been in the trenches of “The Business of Being Well” themselves, they’re bringing their battle-tested point of view to the podcast world, swapping stories with wellness entrepreneurs and industry leaders, striking a healthy balance between snark and sincerity, with a giant dos ...
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This is the CPG Troublemakers, the place where brands and makers, food and beverage nerds, and investors all gather to cause a little bit of mischief. We welcome industry leaders, white space thinkers, and channel partners to come together to turn problems into opportunities or at the very least have a little fun along the way.
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Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, entrepreneurial special guests join Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, to discuss the marketing failures and successes that have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experiences and be inspired by leaders in y ...
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Food Chained is a short-form podcast exploring the problems in our food system and the brands that are solving them. Every week, we share conversations with startup food & beverage founders and operators on a mission to make a positive, healthy, and ethical impact on our world.
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The ExpertCPG Commerce Podcast is your go-to audio resource for mastering the Amazon marketplace. Join us on a journey into the heart of e-commerce, guided by the seasoned experts at ExpertCPG Commerce, a leading Amazon marketing agency passionate about fulfilling brand visions. Each episode is a blend of insightful conversations, actionable advice, and inspiring stories designed to empower brand builders, from seasoned founders to those just stepping into the vast world of Amazon. Whether y ...
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Consumer VC takes a look into early-stage consumer investing and venture capital. If you are interested in learning about consumer trends, have a b2c business and interested in learning about the fundraising process at the early stage, you have come to the right place. Mike interviews some of the top venture capitalists in the world that focus on B2C and consumer type companies or have a deep track record investing in these categories such as marketplaces, SaaS, social, CPG and non-tech subs ...
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INVEST IN HER podcast, hosted by founder of She Angel Investors, Catherine Gray- features phenomenal female founders and funders. The podcast is part of a multimedia platform to connect women with funding resources. If you are a woman seeking funding, this podcast is for you. You will learn about the various ways to get funded, meet guests who you can connect with, learn how to overcome obstacles, and discover how funding can be made simple for female founders to understand and to access. Ho ...
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You need more than inspiration to build your food business. Launch and scale your restaurant, bakery, CPG brand, food blog, or food truck with tips, strategies, and lessons learned from your favorite Black chefs, Black owned restaurants and Black content creators from around the world. Join the host, Mercedes Gosby, at the intersection of food, tech, business, and finance as she interviews food professionals and entrepreneurs every week to discover how to get started in the hospitality indus ...
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Founder Feature: Sue Delegan and Kim Hehir of Brutus Bone Broth
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40:50In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Sue Delegan and Kim Hehir, the co-founders of Brutus Bone Broth, a leading brand in the emerging category of functional pet food toppers. As sisters and entrepreneurs, Sue and Kim share the journey of building a mission-driven company that started in their home kitchens and scale…
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A Net Zero Journey: Huber's Future with EVP & Chief Sustainability Officer Jennifer Mason
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26:11Summary In this conversation, Evan J. Cholfin speaks with Jennifer Mason, EVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Huber, about the company's long-standing commitment to sustainability, the impact of being family-owned, and the unique challenges and innovations in responsible sourcing and manufacturing. They discuss the importance of data integrity,…
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Women Taking Over Family Businesses with Avery Hale Smith and Host Catherine Gray Ep. 446
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23:28Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Avery Hale Smith, Chief Experience Officer at Backroads, the world’s leading active travel company. Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Avery was inspired early on by global travel, cultural engagement, and a strong sense of purpose. Since joining Backroads, founded by her father T…
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How Seaweed Sparked a Startup ft. Sachi Singh of Rootless I EYB
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32:33Sachi Singh is the Founder and CEO of Rootless, a wellness startup focused on seaweed-based nutrition for health and sustainability. With a background in climate policy, international development, and environmental science, she launched Rootless to make ocean-friendly nutrition accessible and impactful. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcas…
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Episode 145 - Hiring Execs Who Can Ride the Ramp Begins With Your Attitude
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10:22If you want to Ride the Ramp, you must hire superb functional executives. Hold on, though. What makes you think you’re ready to do this? In this episode, I explore two hidden attitudes that make it hard for founders to find above-average talent. Hint: it’s not your salary frugality that is the biggest barrier. Have a listen! Your Host: Dr. James F.…
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#203 - Packaging Your Brand 101: Jamie Valenti-Jordan and Andy Kurtts
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56:32In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, and Andy Kurtts, founder of Buttermilk Creative, for a deep dive into the technical and design considerations to get your product out into the world. Jamie shares his 20+ years of commercialization expertise, cov…
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Conscientious chocolatier Alter Eco’s secret to sustainability success: ‘Show your receipts’
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22:02Hear how Alter Eco is growing faster than the market by giving conscious consumers what they demand: climate action, clean ingredients and full transparencyBy William Reed Ltd
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Former Matchmaker Turned CEO: How Katie Wilson bought Facebook Groups to Build a Gut Health Empire
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57:17This episode is brought to you by Highbeam. Highbeam is the all-in-one banking and cash management platform built for consumer brands – https://www.highbeam.co/capital?partn... Katie Wilson is the CEO and co-founder of BelliWelli, a gut health brand that went from home kitchen experiments to the shelves of Walmart and Target—with zero paid ads and …
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Founder Feature: Francesca Pittaluga of Ciao Pappy
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34:55In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Francesca Pittaluga, founder of Ciao Pappy, a premium Italifornia pasta sauce brand that blends the culinary traditions of Italy with the fresh, vibrant spirit of California. Francesca shares her entrepreneurial journey from a career in fashion to building a fast-growing CPG bran…
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Ageless Innovation: Navigating Skincare’s Future with Lancer Skincare's Marc Kravets
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14:59Summary In this conversation, Evan J. Cholfin interviews Marc Kravets, CEO of Lancer Skincare, discussing the brand's philosophy, challenges in the skincare market, product development, and the importance of consumer behavior. Marc shares insights on the company's focus on anti-aging products, e-commerce growth, and the impact of technology on cust…
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Raising Millions with Sarah Dusek and host Catherine Gray Ep. 445
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26:30Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Liz Svatek, a powerful voice for female empowerment and radical self-acceptance. Liz is the host of the top-rated Conversations With Warrior Women Podcast, where she amplifies the stories of women who have faced fear and grown into their power. She helps women access their inner war…
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Redefining Square Feet ft. Jill Brooks-Garnett of Hestia Housing
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31:55Jill Brooks-Garnett is a recognized leader in the affordable housing industry, having served as an executive at some of the country’s largest asset management platforms. She is committed to advancing housing access across the United States through new development projects and by consulting to industry leaders. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing…
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#202 - Buyer Spotlight: Total Wine & More
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1:08:45In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Michael Lowry, Vice President of Global Spirit Sourcing, and Andrea Starr, Senior Director of Merchandising at Total Wine & More—the largest independent alcohol retailer in the U.S., with over 300 stores and $6 billion in annual sales. Michael and Andrea pull back the curtain o…
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Founder Feature - Fane He and Kyle Nguyen of The Lucky Ox
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30:08In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker speaks with Fane He and Kyle Nguyen, co-founders of The Lucky Ox, a Vietnamese-inspired beverage company. They share the story behind their flagship salted lemonade, the cultural roots and personal meaning behind the brand, and how their backgrounds in fashion and design have shaped a prod…
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Beauty & Brand Strategy: How Tricoci is Disrupting Haircare with Teri-Ann Marchigiani
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27:23Summary In this episode, Evan J. Cholfin interviews Teri-Ann Marchigiani, VP of Product Development at Tricoci, discussing the brand's expansion into consumer packaged goods (CPG) and the unique strategies employed in product development. Teri-Ann shares insights on the challenges faced in launching new products, the importance of brand awareness, …
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Raising Millions with Sarah Dusek and host Catherine Gray Ep. 444
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24:03Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Sarah Dusek, a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for female founders. After building and selling her first company, Under Canvas, for over $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on supporting women-led businesses in Africa. Her work…
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Baking Big Ideas ft. Lindsay Hancock of My Better Batch
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29:35Lindsay Hancock is the founder of My Better Batch, a clean-ingredient cookie mix company on a mission to make better-than-homemade cookies easier and more accessible. A former executive at KIND Snacks, she brings over a decade of experience building and scaling better-for-you food brands. As both a mom and entrepreneur, Lindsay created My Better Ba…
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#201 - Sales Operations 101 with So Good So You and SPS Commerce
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49:08In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Alicia Nelson, Sales and Customer Operations Manager at So Good So You, and Emily Curran of SPS Commerce to explore the essential role of Sales Operations in driving operational efficiency and scalability for growing CPG brands. Alicia provides a detailed look into how her team…
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From microalgae to macro impact: Arborea harnesses sunlight to create ‘food without the footprint’
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21:36Climate-tech food startup Arborea’s proprietary BioSolar Leaf system promises to produce nutrient-dense proteins and superfoods by “industrializing photosynthesis” and using a fraction of the land, water and carbon footprint of conventional agricultureBy William Reed Ltd
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What is behind the uptick in milk consumption and dairy sales more broadly?
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20:24Dairy milk’s long winter may be ending with sales and units increasing for the first time in decades thanks to consumer demand for products that support their wellness goal and offer more nutritional bang for the buckBy William Reed Ltd
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You do not need a 85-page defensive Powerpoint plan. But you do need a plan. And one-page is more than enough to keep your business disciplined in the early Phases. This episode makes the case and explains one key data source you need to have to make even a 1-page plan useful. Your Host: Dr. James F. Richardson of Premium Growth Solutions, LLC www.…
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Founder Feature: Grace Mittl of Absurd Snacks
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34:49In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Grace Mittl, co-founder of Absurd Snacks, a brand focusing on allergen-friendly snacking. Grace Mittl shares how a college entrepreneurship course sparked the creation of Absurd Snacks, originally inspired by a classmate’s dietary restrictions. What began as roasted chickpeas in …
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Modernizing Cleaning: The LIMPIAR Story with CEO & Founder Demi Oloyede
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24:31Summary In this episode, Evan J. Cholfin interviews Demi Oloyede, CEO and founder of LIMPIAR, a company revolutionizing the commercial cleaning industry through eco-friendly practices and innovative technology. Demi shares her journey from cleaning jobs to founding LIMPIAR, the growth of the company, and the importance of sustainable cleaning pract…
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Creating resilience with Christina Richardson and host Catherine Gray Ep. 443
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22:31Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Christina Richardson, the founder of Foundology, associate professor in entrepreneurship at University College London, and host of the FounderFuel Show. With a background as a tech entrepreneur and former brand strategist at Nestlé, Britvic, and Mercedes, Christina brings deep insig…
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The Sweet Life of CPG ft. Marcos Della Pia of Baris | EYB
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30:04Marcos Della Pia is the co-founder of Baris since 2023. Previously, he was a member of the executive team at The Not Company, a leading plant-based food company valued at $1.5 billion. Earlier in his career, he worked in Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan and in sales at Procter & Gamble. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entreprene…
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#200 - Buyer Spotlight: The FruitGuys with Erik Muller and Daria Jackson
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55:46In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Erik Muller and Daria Jackson of The FruitGuys, a purpose-driven company providing fresh fruit and clean-label snacks to offices, schools, and organizations across the country. Erik shares insights from FruitGuys’ 27-year journey, highlighting its mission to nourish communities…
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Bonus - Startup CPG's New Innovation Section @ UNFI Selling Shows
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4:53In this episode, Daniel Scharff shares an exciting new opportunity for emerging CPG brands: the Startup CPG Innovation Section at the upcoming UNFI Selling Shows. For the first time ever, Startup CPG is partnering with UNFI to showcase innovative brands not yet working with the distributor — offering 10 free tabletop spots at their July shows in La…
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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Dina DiCenso, co-founder of RIND, an innovative vegan cheese company based in Brooklyn, New York. Dina shares RIND’s journey from homemade recipes to national retail shelves and fine dining establishments—including a notable appearance at the White House. They explore the brand's…
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Revolutionizing Healthcare for Musicians: A Conversation with Paul Scott, CEO of HAAM
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27:45Summary In this conversation, Evan J. Cholfin speaks with Paul Scott, CEO of Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), about the organization's mission to provide healthcare access to musicians in Austin. They discuss the unique approach HAAM takes in partnering with local entities to offer comprehensive healthcare services, the challenges faced…
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Reimagining Financial Wellness with Rebecca Palmer and host Catherine Gray Ep. 442
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25:09Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Rebecca Palmer, a visionary leader and financial wellness expert redefining how individuals engage with their money. With a background in behavioral economics and consumer financial health, Rebecca is dedicated to building systems that support long-term stability and resilience. Her…
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Knowing What You Don't Know ft. Angela Powell of Whipzi | EYB
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31:45Angela Powell is the founder of Whipzi, a line of naturally flavored and colored powdered sugars designed to make baking and beverage creation easy and enjoyable. A U.S. Air Force veteran and former military spouse, she launched the brand to simplify baking, while using natural flavors and plant-based ingredients to inspire creativity in every kitc…
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#199 - How to Drive Velocity with Marketing with Janice Greenwald
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1:01:09In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Janice Greenwald, a seasoned marketing leader with over two decades of experience spanning Unilever, Sabra, and numerous natural food startups. Janice shares her expert perspective on what truly drives success in CPG marketing, introducing her expanded “C’s and P’s” framework a…
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The war on sugar: Are better-for-you options unfairly caught in the crosshairs?
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24:29Republican leaders are amping up the war on sugar by taking aim at categories historically laden with the sweet stuff, but are better-for-you products accidentally getting caught in the crossfire?By William Reed Ltd
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Episode 143 - Broaden Your Positioning to Accelerate - Poppi and Dr. Squatch
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7:40Many founders worry about diluting the quality of their product in order to scale. Understood. Yet, diluting the ‘quality’ of your audience is essential. Snobby brands do not scale. Listen in as I explain why. Your Host: Dr. James F. Richardson of Premium Growth Solutions, LLC www.premiumgrowthsolutions.com Please send feedback on this or other epi…
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From Surviving a Plane Crash to Building Baby Formula and Energy Drink Brands: Richard Lavar
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1:02:43This episode is brought to you by Highbeam. Highbeam is the all-in-one banking and cash management platform built for consumer brands – https://www.highbeam.co/capital?partn... Richard Laver isn't your typical founder. At age 12, he survived a plane crash that killed 137 people—including his father. Years later, he built Kate Farms to save his daug…
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Founder Feature: Brenna Turner and Joey Labes of Sake High!
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40:06In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Brenna Turner and Joey Labes, the co-founders of Sake High!, a premium sake brand brewed in Japan and designed for the modern U.S. consumer. From launching one of the first canned sakes in the U.S. to debuting innovative sake-based hard teas, Sake High! is on a mission to make sa…
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Digital Transformation with Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Digital at Bridges Consumer Healthcare
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27:52Summary In this episode, Evan J. Cholfin speaks with Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Digital at Bridges Consumer Healthcare, about the digital transformation in healthcare brands. They discuss the importance of consumer engagement, the challenges faced in building digital relationships, and the common mistakes OTC brands make in digital marketing.…
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Revolutionizing Functional Foods: Protelicious Journey to Parad'Ice with Founder/CEO Sheila Partrat
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20:25Summary In this episode, Evan J. Cholfin interviews Sheila Partrat, the Founder and CEO of Protelicious, who shares her journey of creating functional foods that prioritize health without sacrificing taste. Sheila discusses the origins of Protelicious, the innovative products they offer, including a high-protein ice cream, and the challenges of ent…
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