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#188 - Celebrity and Influencer Contracts with Foster Garvey
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the world of celebrity endorsements and brand partnerships with legal expert Hillary Hughes of Fo...
Founder Feature: Zoe Levin of Bim Bam Boo
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Zoe Levin, founder and CEO of Bim Bam Boo, a pioneering tree-free paper company committed to sust...
#187- Expo West 2025 Debrief with S’NOODS and Whims
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Caitlin Bricker, Editor of Startup CPG, Lauryn Bodden, Founder of S'NOODS, and Leanne Viola, ...
Founder Feature: Susan Hartman of Recoup Beverages
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Susan Hartman, co-founder of Recoup Beverages, to discuss the journey of building a gut-health...
#186 - Bootstrap Heroes: Bumpin Blends, Lentiful and Drink Wholesome
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with three visionary founders who have built and scaled their businesses without external funding. Jo...
Founder Feature: Ranwei Chiang of Abstinence Spirits
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Ranwei Chiang, the CEO and owner of Abstinence Spirits, a brand redefining non-alcoholic bever...
#185 - Commercial Kitchen vs. Co-Man: Where to Make Your First $1M of Product
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Mott Smith, co-founder and CEO of Amped Kitchens, and Jaime Valenti-Jordan of Catapult Commerci...
Founder Feature: Philip Teverow of Yolélé
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Philip Teverow, co-founder of Yolélé, an African food brand bringing Fonio, a gluten-free anci...
BONUS: Winter Fancy Food Show Recap
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team, as well as Brendan Cravi...
#184 -Distributor Spotlight: Karen Slusher of Azure Standard
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Karen Slusher, Chief Experience Officer of Azure Standard, to explore how this unique distrib...
Founder Feature: Akua Boakye Okunseinde of Karité
In this episode of Startup CPG, Grace Kennedy sits down with Akua Boakye Okunseinde, one of the co-founders of Karité, a skincare brand rooted in the power of shea but...
#183 - How AI is Helping CPG Brands with Lentiful and FocusFuel
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Daniel Herz, co-founder and CEO of FocusFuel, and Ben Bacon, founder of Lentiful, to dive int...
Founder Feature: Breanna and Jared Golestani of Kokada
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Breanna and Jared Golestani, the co-founders of Kokada, to discuss their journey from a kitche...
BONUS: 2025 Shelfie Awards are Here!
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team to dive deep into The She...
#182 - Rewind: How to Crush Expo West
Let’s rewind, refresh, and get you ready for this year’s Expo West! 🎉 This episode originally aired in February 2024, but trust us—the insights are still absolute gold...
Founder Feature: Ehime Eigbe-Akindele of Sweet Kiwi
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Ehime Eigbe-Akindele, founder of Sweet Kiwi, a frozen whipped Greek yogurt brand that combines fun...
Bonus: Tariffs 101 with Aaron Alpeter
In this bonus episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with supply chain expert Aaron Alpeter, founder of Izba, to break down the latest tariff cha...
#181 - Buyer Spotlight: John Lane, Category Manager at Raley's
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by John Lane, Category Manager for Snacks & Commercial Bread at Raley's, a division of The Raley's...
Founder Feature: Brian Bethke of BEAR Maple Farms
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Brian Bethke, founder of BEAR Maple Farms and winner of the 2024 Shelfie Award in the drink ca...
#180 - Meet the Startup CPG Editor: Caitlin Bricker
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes Caitlin Bricker, editor at Startup CPG, to dive into her journey from food service to retail buying...
Founder Feature: Jana Goodbaum of Happy Wolf
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Jana Goodbaum, co-founder of Happy Wolf, a snack company revolutionizing toddler and kids' snacks ...
#179 - Bootstrap Heroes: Hazard's Hop Water, SWAIR, Gourmend Foods
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the strategies and challenges of bootstrapping with three inspiring founders who have transformed...
Founder Feature: Becca Wright of Piedmont Pennies
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Becca Wright, the founder of Piedmont Pennies, to discuss the journey of turning a cherished f...
#178 - Buyer Spotlight: Sean Goldsmith, The Zero Proof (DTC Non-Alc Retail)
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Sean Goldsmith, co-founder of The Zero Proof, the largest online direct-to-consumer retailer ...
Founder Feature: Nikki Seaman of Freestyle Snacks
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy welcomes Nikki Seaman, founder and CEO of Freestyle Snacks, to discuss the journey behind reimagining olives ...
#177 - Finding Your Co-Man: Lance Schwarzkopf of Copack
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff and Lance Schwarzkopf take us behind the scenes of launching a food or beverage product. They break down the...
Founder Feature: Val Emanuel of Rif Care
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Val Emanuel, the inspiring co-founder of Rif Care, a two-year-old feminine care brand that pri...
#176 - Startup CPG’s 2024 Year in Review
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Patricia Menegoto, Head of Marketing and Community at Startup CPG, to reflect on a transforma...
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 ...
#175 - E-Comm Wizards: David Fudge of Aplós
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with David Fudge, co-founder of Aplós, to discuss the journey of building a premium non-alcoholic ...