Reinventing Food Tech with Adam Melonas, CEO of Chew | BRANDED+

In this episode of BRANDED+, Jackson Carpenter sits down with Adam Melonas, CEO of Chew, a trailblazer in food technology and conscious capitalism. From running a car wash empire at eight years old to launching a revolutionary food incubator, Adam's journey is anything but ordinary.Together, they explore:How early entrepreneurship shaped Adam’s approach to business.His game-changing innovations in consumer packaged goods, including his work with Unreal Candy.The power of doing good by doing well—balancing profit with social impact.Navigating massive industry shifts, from pandemic disruptions to changing leadership in global food corporations.Why big food companies struggle with innovation and how Chew is solving the problem.Adam shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, risk-taking, and the future of food innovation. If you’re looking for inspiration to take risks, lead with purpose, and disrupt an industry, this episode is for you.Subscribe to BRANDED+ for more insights from leaders redefining their industries.