EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 34 MIN
Episode 28: Fixing Food Waste at Scale: How Jessica Regan is Turning Surplus into Social Impact with FoodMesh
from The People-Driven CEO Podcast · host shanejjamesgroup
In this episode, Jessica Regan, founder and CEO of FoodMesh, shares her mission to tackle one of Canada’s most pressing issues: food waste. With nearly half of the country's food going to waste while one in four Canadians faces food insecurity, Jessica built FoodMesh as a matchmaking platform that redirects unsellable but still good food to charities, farmers, and upcyclers. What began as a connector service has evolved into a full-scale B Corp, working with major grocers, municipalities, and over 2,500 organizations. Jessica also opens up about the challenges of building a mission-driven company, including fundraising while pregnant, navigating team dynamics, and creating a values-based culture. Her story is a powerful reminder that with purpose, grit, and intuition, you can build a business that not only grows but makes a real difference. 🌐 FoodMesh: http://www.foodmesh.ca/ #ThePeopleDrivenPodcast | Hosted by Shane 🎧 Listen on:
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Jessica Regan founded FoodMesh to solve a paradox: surplus food being wasted while people go hungry. In this episode, she shares how she built the company into a national force for good, matching unsellable food with those who need it most. She discusses leading as a B Corp, raising capital during pregnancy, and how her leadership style balances structure with empathy. Jessica also reflects on hiring missteps, the importance of core values, and why trusting her gut has become a key tool for growth and resilience. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: - How FoodMesh helps businesses reroute surplus food to reduce waste and fight food insecurity. -Jessica’s experience raising funds while pregnant — and choosing alignment over easy money. - The lessons learned from hiring mistakes and the importance of cultural fit. - Why core values like “radical respectful candor” shape team dynamics and decision-making. - Her views on intuitive leadership, feminine energy, and building people-first systems that scale.
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