Daniel Scharff
Founder/CEO, Startup CPG
Appears in 122 Episodes
#222 - Buyer Spotlight: Pastas, Pasta Sauces, Oils, and Vinegars, with Brooke Gil of Whole Foods Market
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Brooke Gil, Category Merchant for Pastas, Pasta Sauces, Oils, and Vinegars at Whole Foods Mar...
#221 - QVC 101 with Häppy Candy and Freestyle Snacks
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff explores the ins and outs of selling on QVC with two founders who have recently gone through the experience ...
#220 - Brain Health Ingredients 101 w/ Cognizin, Radicle Science, and Karma Water
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes three distinguished guests shaping the future of cognitive health and wellness: Kelley Bridenbaugh,...
#219 - Managing People at Work with Seth Goldman of JUST Ice Tea
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes Seth Goldman, co-founder of JUST Ice Tea, co-founder of Eat the Change, and the visionary entrepren...
#218 - Forecasting 101 with Graza & Drivepoint
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Austin ...
#217 - Creative Briefs 101 with Janice Greenwald and Kat Karpati
Turn every BFCM QR code scan into sales—get the free report now: www.uniqode.com/bfcmcpgIn this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Janice ...
#216 - Food Labeling Law 101 with Lauren Handel
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Lauren Handel, founder of Handel Food Law and one of the leading experts on food labeling and a...
#215 - Ask-Me-Anything with Sales Pro Matt Merson
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Matt Merson, Head of Strategy and Sales at Once Upon a Coconut, and a veteran executive with mo...
#214 - Founders & Funders: The Early Stage Investor Event of the Year
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Startup CPG Operations and Finance Correspondent Hannah Dittman, and Simon Solis-Cohen, Founder...
#213 - The Rise of Almonds with Daily Crunch and Philosopher Foods
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes Laurel Orley, Co-Founder of Daily Crunch, and Tim Richards, Founder of Philosopher Foods, to discus...
#212 - King of Sauce: How Eric Skae Has Grown Carbone Fine Food into a $100M+ Brand
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes back Eric Skae, CEO of Carbone Fine Food, to discuss the brand’s rapid ascent in the premium pasta ...
#211 - Acquisition Story: How Hector Saldivar Grew Tia Lupita Foods From a Family Recipe to a Successful Acquisition
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Hector Saldivar, founder and CEO of Tia Lupita Foods, about his journey from sharing his mother’...
#210 - Commodity Boards 101 with California Walnut Board and Doosra
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff is joined by Keith Seiz of the California Walnut Board and Kartik Das, founder of the emerging snack br...
#209 - Operations Law 101: Co-Mans & Distribution Deals
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Ryan Hall and Anthony Iuzzolino from the boutique CPG law firm Giannuzzi Lewendon, to dive deep ...
#208 - Fundraising Reflections with David Fudge (Aplós) and Amanda Amos (Collaborative Fund)
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff speaks with David Fudge, Co-Founder and CEO of Aplós, and Amanda Amos, Investor at Collaborative Fund, ...
#207 - FFUPs' Shutdown: Post-Mortem & Lessons for Brands
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Sam Tichnor, founder of FFUPs, a uniquely branded puff snack company that was focused on flavor ...
#206 - Exit Interview: The Sale of Aura Bora
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Paul Voge of Aura Bora, who returns to share the full story behind the recent sale of his spark...
#205 - CPG Brokers 101 with Matt Merson
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with Matt Merson, Head of Strategy and Sales at Once Upon a Coconut, and a veteran executive with ove...
#204 - Investor Spotlight: Habitat Partners with Daniel Faierman
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Daniel Faierman, Partner at Habitat Partners, an early-stage venture firm spun out of the renow...
#203 - Packaging Your Brand 101: Jamie Valenti-Jordan and Andy Kurtts
In 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 B...