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Founder Feature: Sam Davis-Allonce of Hot N Saucy
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Sam Davis-Allonce, the founder of Hot N Saucy, a unique line of hot sauces. Sam shares h...
#153 - Buyer Spotlight: Tyler Killgore, GreenAcres Market
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Tyler Killgore, Central Buyer and Category Manager at GreenAcres Market. Tyler shares his exp...
Founder Feature: Todd Harris of Plift
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Todd Harris, co-founder and CEO of Plift, a hemp-infused beverage brand. Todd shares Plift...
#152 Direct Store Delivery 101: Allison Taylor, Pint Size Hawaii, and Ahmed Chehade, Good Stuff
In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Allison Taylor, Director of Business Development at Pint Size Hawaii, and Ahmed Chehade, Chief Oper...
Founder Feature: Matt Jacobs and Kristen Doyle of Pedestrian Project
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy explores the journey of Matt Jacobs and Kristen Hogan Doyle, co-founders of Pedestrian Project. Join th...
#151 - Field Sales Part 2: Namik Soltan, GNGR Labs
Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG podcast as he sits down with Namik Soltan, CEO of GNGR Labs and the mastermind behind GNGR Labs' famous ginger s...
#150 - Field Sales Part 1: Sean Lynch, Halfday & Liquid Death
Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as he dives deep into beverage with Sean Lynch, known as the head of sales during the blast off years at...
Fancy Foods 2024 Recap with the Startup CPG Team
Welcome to another bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast!Grace Kennedy is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team to dive into the...
#149 - Buyer Spotlight: Roberta Townes, GNC
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with special guest Roberta Townes, a Senior Category Merchant at GNC, proud partner of the Startup...
Founder Feature: Sarah Nathan of NOOISH
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Sarah Nathan, the visionary founder behind NOOISH, a pioneering brand revolutionizing the ...
#148 - Meta Ads: AdCrunch, Victor Vo and Andrew DiLullo
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Andrew DiLullo and Victor Vo from AdCrunch to dive into effective strategies for leveraging Met...
Data Spotlight: 4th & Heart, Max Dichter and Jamie Nguyen
In this mini-episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the world of data-driven decision-making with Max Dichter, CEO of 4th & Heart, and Jamie Ngu...
Founder Feature: Maria Covarrubias of Cien Chiles
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Maria Covarrubias, the founder of Cien Chiles. Maria shares her inspiring journey from G...
#147 - Rising Star: Simon Solis-Cohen, Huxley
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff leads an engaging conversation with Simon Solis-Cohen, the founder of Huxley, launched in March 2024 which h...
Founder Feature: Justin Wolff of Junk Theory
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy delves deep into the world of clean, plastic-free beauty with Justin Wolff, the founder behind Junk The...
#146 - Buyer Spotlight: Darren Viscount, Bristol Farms
Join Daniel Scharff and special guest Darren Viscount, senior natural living category manager at Bristol Farms, in this episode of Startup CPG Podcast as they explore ...
Founder Feature: Spencer Hoddeson, Gay Water
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Spencer Hoddeson, the CEO of Gay Water. They delve into the inspiration behind creating ...
#145 Distributor Trade Shows with Samuel Jacobson, HOP WTR
Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG podcast as he delves into the intricacies of exhibiting at distributor shows within the food and beverage indust...
Founder Feature: Jia Liao, Hotpot Queen
Join Grace Kennedy in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as she speaks with Jia Liao, the founder of Hotpot Queen, to explore her remarkable journey in the ...
#144 - Buyer Spotlight: Kenny Hausmann, Fresh Thyme
In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, join Daniel Scharff and Kenny Hausmann, an 18-year veteran of the grocery industry, to discuss the accessibility of natural foo...
Founder Feature: JoLynn Henke and Peter Clarkson
Join Grace Kennedy in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as she interviews JoLynn Henke and Peter Clarkson, the co-founders of Protéger. From personal exper...
#143 Qualitative Consumer Insights: Sara Schor, Schor Insights & Strategy
Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of Startup CPG Podcast as he delves into the intricacies of consumer research methodologies with Sara Schor, principal of Schor Ins...
Plant-Based Indian Food: Sabah Ashraf, House of Kajaana
Join Grace Kennedy in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast as she delves into the flavorful world of House of Kajaana, a pioneering plant-based Indian food br...
#142 - Buyer Spotlight: Christine McNerney and Jason Bidart, Thrive Market
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Christine McNerney, Vice President of Merchandising Ops for Health, Beauty, and Home Categories...
UPC Management: Jake Deleon, Fila Manila and Alex Sorenson, Blank Slate Kitchen
Join Grace Kennedy in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast as she is joined by Jake Deleon, the founder and CEO of Fila Manila and Alex Sorenson, the Founder ...
#141 Commercial Kitchens 101: Mott Smith, Amped Kitchens
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Mott Smith, co-founder of Amped Kitchens and a Startup CPG partner. Together, they delve into t...
Founder Feature: Aman Blana, Growee Foods
Join Grace Kennedy as she delves into the world of healthy vegetarian delights with Aman Blana, the founder of Growee Foods, in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG P...
#140 Buyer Spotlight: Foodservice Buying with Lizz Ingrassia & Allie Cotter, Fresh Thyme
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, join Daniel Scharff as he dives into the world of foodservice with Lizz Ingrassia and Allie Cotter of Fresh Time Market. De...
#139 Inventory Management for Early Brands: Cory Hebert from Cin7, and Jamie Valenti-Jordan, Catapult Commercialization Services
Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast together with Cory Hebert from Cin7 and Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services...
Community Fundraising 101: James Reina, Jibby Coffee, and Jonny Price, Wefunder
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, originally recorded as a webinar, join Daniel Scharff together with Jonny Price and James Reina as they talk through ...