EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 1H 1M
From Illegal Hustles to £35M Exits: Journey of Serial Entrepreneur | James Averdieck | Special Episode
from Getting to Grow · host Zoe Fox
From indulgent desserts to gut-friendly yoghurts, James Averdick has launched some of the UK’s most loved food brands — including GU, Coconut Collaborative, and now Spooners!In this episode, we dive into…→ James’ journey of founding multiple successful food businesses→ His thoughts on brand-building in the FMCG world→ What it takes to create products that truly connect with peopleHe shares lessons from growing GU into a premium dessert powerhouse, navigating sustainability with Coconut Collaborative, and why Spooners might just be his boldest move yet.Whether you’re building a CPG brand, curious about the food startup space, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at launching hit products — this one’s packed with insight!James Averdieck, Founder of GU, Coconut Collaborative, and SpoonersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim_averdieck/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-averdieck-333b45b5/Follow Zoe FoxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gettingtogrowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-fox-377033b0/
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