Grace Kennedy
Appears in 62 Episodes
Founder Feature: Sue Delegan and Kim Hehir of Brutus Bone Broth
In 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 ...
Founder Feature: Francesca Pittaluga of Ciao Pappy
In 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 t...
Founder Feature: Grace Mittl of Absurd Snacks
In 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 M...
Founder Feature: Dina DiCenso of RIND
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....
Founder Feature: Brenna Turner and Joey Labes of Sake High!
In 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...
Founder Feature: Stephanie Berwick of Pastazerts
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Stephanie Berwick, founder of Pastazerts—the first brand to bring chocolate ravioli to market. S...
Founder Feature: Cynthia Duran of Xinca Foods
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Cynthia Duran, founder of Xinca Foods, one of the first Salvadoran frozen food brands in the U...
Founder Feature: Damiano Messineo of Loopini
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Damiano Messineo, founder of Loopini, a revolutionary brand reimagining pizza through the power o...
Founder Feature: Morgan Murdock of Unbothered Foods
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Morgan Murdock, the founder of Unbothered Foods—a gut-friendly, sourdough-based cracker brand laun...
Founder Feature: BJ McCaslin of Holy! Water
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with BJ McCaslin, co-founder of Holy! Water.BJ shares the story behind Holy! Water, a functional bever...
Founder Feature: Max Luthy of Plink!
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Grace Kennedy speaks with Max Luthy, co-founder of Plink! Hydration, a fast-growing brand bringing a fresh take to the...
Founder Feature: Marilyn Yang of Popadelics
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Marilyn Yang, co-founder and CEO of Popadelics—the first-of-its-kind crunchy shiitake mushroom chi...
Founder Feature: Maxi Heidenblut of Häppy Candy
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Maxi Heidenblut, the founder of Häppy Candy, a better-for-you gummy candy brand with 70% less ...
Founder Feature: Jenifer Shwartz of Freezcake
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Jennifer Schwartz, the founder of Freezecake—the first brand to offer freeze-dried cheesecake....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Founder Feature: Caroline Howard Walker Brothers
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Caroline Howard, one of the co-founders of Walker Brothers, a kombucha brand crafting both non-alc...
Founder Feature: Katie Lefkowitz of Harken Sweets
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Katie Lefkowitz, founder of Harken Sweets, about her journey from concept to creating a successfu...
Founder Feature: Lindsay Hancock of My Better Batch
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Lindsay Hancock, founder of My Better Batch, about her journey from a corporate career in CPG to l...