6/3/25 - CJ Rapp (Karma Water, Jolt, etc)

CJ has been a part of the Rochester business community since 1986 when he launched Jolt Cola. Jolt became popular in more than 20 countries. Jolt inspired what became the energy drink category.  Today CJ is the CEO of Karma Water. A health & wellness beverage that features a one-of-a-kind dispensing cap on the bottle. Consumers infuse the active ingredients just moments before consumption, assuring optimal health benefits.  CJ shares his observations and lessons learned over a 40 year career including his experiences from extensive travels to more than 40 countries…and what has he learned from competing with multinational conglomerates over several decades.