Daniel Scharff
Founder/CEO, Startup CPG
Appears in 87 Episodes
Expo West 2024 Recap: Trends, Brands, and Swag
Join Daniel Scharff and team—Patricia Menegoto, Kiki Huddleston, and Grace Kennedy—in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as they delve into the vibrant world of n...
#134 How to Make and Scale Your Product with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, Catapult Commercialization Services Part 2
We are just as excited as you are to share the second part of Jamie Valenti Jordan’s episode – How to Make and Scale Your Product.In this episode, Daniel Scharff and ...
#133 How to Make and Scale Your Product with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, Catapult Commercialization Services Part 1
In this absolute gem of an episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, with a fo...
Nowhere Bakery Swims in the Shark Tank!
Join Daniel Scharff and Patricia Menegoto in this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, where they chat with Maurizio Rasti and Saphira Rasti, the dynamic founders...
#132 Buyer Spotlight: Chris Battaglia, Protein Category Sr Manager, Hungryroot
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the world of protein with Chris Battaglia, a seasoned expert and category lead for proteins at le...
#131 The Rise of Carbone Fine Food with CEO Eric Skae
Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast featuring Eric Skae, the CEO of Carbone Fine Food with over 35 years of experience in business. Carbone'...
Fila Manila's Founder Jake Deleon Brings Filipino Flavors to Shark Tank
In this special bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Jake Deleon, the founder and CEO of Fila Manila. With a focus on crafting award-w...
#130 What is a CMO? With Erin Fasano (Core Foods)
In this episode of Startup GPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Erin Fasano, the chief marketing officer at Core Foods with over two decades of experience in the C...
How to Win At Kroger
Wondering how to get on shelf and pick the right marketing programs to do well?Join expert guests Erin, Courtney, and Holly as they share their wealth of knowledge on ...
#129 Buyer Spotlight: Jonathan Lawrence, Fresh Thyme Market
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the vibrant world of the natural food industry with Jonathan Lawrence, Vice President of Center S...
How to Crush Expo West
Step into the vibrant world of Expo West in this episode of the Startup CPG podcast where Daniel Scharff is joined by startup CPG sales legends Matt Levine from Chloro...
#128 Buyer Spotlight: Dwight Richmond, Town & Country Markets
Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast featuring Dwight K. Richmond, Director of Center Store at Town & Country Markets and an expert in the gr...
#127 Launching on Amazon with Leon Lewis
Welcome to another episode of the Startup CPG Podcast where Daniel Scharff introduces Leon Lewis, the accomplished founder of Daybreak Growth Partners. Leon's journey ...
Bonus - Startup CPG's BIG Plans for 2024
Join Daniel Scharff and Startup CPG Director of Marketing & Community, Patricia Menegoto, chatting about all the exciting initiatives and events shaping the future of ...
#126 The Rise of HOP WTR with Jordan Bass
Explore the success story of the innovative sparkling water infused with botanicals, offering a unique non-alcoholic alternative for beer Enthusiasts.With a background...
Bonus - THE BIG RELEASE of Startup CPG’s Retail Sales Tracker
This episode was sponsored by Cultivate CPG. Go to cultivatecpg.comIn this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff together with the Cultivate CPG president...
#125 The Most Common Lawsuits Hitting Brands Right Now with Handel Food Law
Want to learn about the top claims against emerging CPG brands?Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG podcast to discuss the legal landscape of the foo...
#124 Beer and Non-Alc Industry Trends from Pioneering Craft Brewer Dan Kopman
Something fun is brewing in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as we join our host, Daniel Scharff, as he welcomes his cousin, Daniel Kopman, Co-founder and forme...
#123 Jeff Church's Lessons on Entrepreneurship, from Suja Juice $140 Million/year Success to Shutting down Rowdy Energy
Can you handle the highs, survive the lows, and still rock the runway?In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by the CEO of Suja Juice and...
#122 How to Launch in Foodservice with Sales Pro Jenna Cameron Part 2
We are as thrilled as you are to unveil the second part of Jenna Cameron’s episode – How to Launch in Foodservice.In this episode, Jenna dives into the nitty-gritty of...
#121 How to Launch in Foodservice with Sales Pro Jenna Cameron Part 1
As we kick off the new year, we welcome you with 2024’s first podcast episode so chock-full of insights, we had to split it into two parts! Our guest, a seasoned sales...
Bonus: Getting Into Retail & Tips from a Buyer
Get ready for an extra special treat this holiday season! We've got an exclusive bonus episode fresh from a recent webinar, where Daniel Scharff sits down with movers ...
#120 Proven Sales Strategies on How to Launch Your CPG Brand with Aaron Barnholt from Cultivate CPG
Ever wondered how successful CPG brands navigate the complex world of retail? Struggling to find your way from premium anchor accounts to negotiating with major retail...
#119 Lil Bucks: Cultivating Health and Sustainability Through Buckwheat with Founder Emily Griffith and Luke Peterson from A-Frame Farm
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast with Daniel Scharff featuring Emily Griffith, founder of Lil Bucks, and Luke Peterson from A-Frame Farm, delve into their mi...
#118 From Bicycle Beginnings to Global Recognitions with Chlorophyll Water Founder, Matt Levine
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast with Daniel Scharff featuring Matt Levine, the founder of Chlorophyll Water, he recounts the journey of transforming a uniqu...
#117 Rebranding, Fundraising, and the Success Behind Launching Myles Comfort Foods at Target with Myles Powell
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Myles Powell, the founder of Myles Comfort Food. Myles Comfort Foods is a clean, premium comf...
Meet Season 4's Host - Startup CPG's Founder Daniel Scharff
Welcome to the Startup CPG Podcast! I’m Jessi Freitag and it’s been my pleasure to be your host for Season 3 of the show since August 2021. It’s now time for me to int...