How Julia Putzeys Built Trash Panda: The App Helping You Eat Smarter

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Julia Putzeys, founder and GM of Trash Panda, the fast-growing app that flags harmful ingredients in your food with a simple barcode scan. Julia shares how her career in product management and software development (including a stint at the NFL) combined with her passion for nutrition to inspire Trash Panda.She explains: * The moment she realized how little most of us know about food ingredients. * How Trash Panda makes it easy to understand what’s in your groceries. * Why packaged foods aren’t always the enemy and how to read ingredient lists. * The challenges of building and monetizing a mission-driven app in a crowded space. * Her commitment to transparency and independence—no paid brand partnerships.If you’re interested in healthier eating, startup stories, or creating tech with purpose, this conversation offers practical insights you can use right away.Download Trash Panda on the App Store or Google Play, and follow Julia on social media at @TrashPandaApp.